Girls' Cotton School Ensemble from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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