Polyester Crop Top from Japan
A short, fitted polyester top ending above the waist, designed as casual women's fashion wear. It falls under HTS 6114.90.90.10 as a knitted or crocheted top made of synthetic textile materials, not fitting specific garment categories like shirts or blouses in other headings. Classified as 'other' garments due to its cropped style lacking formal shirt features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% polyester via lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' classification
• Include commercial invoices detailing knit construction and retail packaging to avoid reclassification as Chapter 62
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing country-of-origin labels, which can delay clearance