Polyester Casual Ensemble Shirt and Shorts from Japan
Casual women's ensemble with a polyester shirt and tailored shorts (non-swimwear), made from the same synthetic fabric and sold as a set. Under HTS 6204.23.0055 for other synthetic fiber ensembles including blouse/shirt, compliant with chapter notes on fabric matching and retail packaging.
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
• Confirm shorts lack swimwear features like elastic legs; provide set photos for customs
• Pitfall: declaring as separates increases duty exposure