Polyester Women's Business Ensemble from Japan
This ensemble consists of a tailored polyester jacket and matching skirt, made from identical synthetic fiber fabric, put up for retail sale. It qualifies under HTS 6204.23.00 as a women's ensemble per Chapter 62 notes, with one upper garment and one lower garment of the same fabric construction, style, color, and size.
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 all ensemble components match in fabric composition, color, and size as per Chapter 62 note (b) to avoid reclassification as separate garments
• Provide detailed packing list showing retail packaging and matching fabric swatches for customs verification
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 100% polyester) to comply with Textile Fiber Products Identification Act