Merino Wool Culotte Ensemble from Japan
This ensemble includes a fitted Merino wool vest and culotte pants (divided skirt style), sold as a matching set for retail with uniform fabric per Chapter notes. It qualifies under HTS 6204.29.4036 as women's other textile ensemble featuring trousers/breeches, subject to wool restraints. Versatile for office or casual elegance.
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
• Classify culottes as trousers if divided; provide diagrams showing leg construction
• Monitor cumulative wool imports under 448; use HTS lookup for visa requirements
• Ensure no ribbed waistbands, as they exclude from certain garment headings per notes