Fine Animal Hair Polyester Shirt Ensemble from Japan
A women's retail ensemble featuring a collared polyester shirt and coordinating skirt, composed mainly of synthetic fibers incorporating over 36% fine animal hair like cashmere. Classified in HTS 6204.23.0020 due to ensemble definition in Chapter notes: upper body shirt with lower skirt of identical fabric. The shirt has long sleeves and full front opening.
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
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules, specifying wool/hair percentage; use HTS 6204.23.0020 only for complete sets
• Watch for pitfalls like partial wool blends dropping below threshold
• Provide size compatibility proof if queried by CBP