Girls' Cotton School Ensemble from China
A girls' ensemble featuring a cotton blouse-like upper garment and matching skirt, both of identical fabric construction for retail sale. Meets 'ensemble' criteria in chapter notes (b) with upper and lower body pieces in same style, color, and size. Excludes knitted articles per chapter scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document age-appropriate sizing for girls' garments and retail set packaging
• Ensure no left-over-right closure indicating boys' wear
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as individual pieces increases duties