Women's Checkered Cotton Fit-and-Flare Dress from Japan
A fitted bodice with flared skirt women's dress in checkered cotton weave using multiple colored yarns in both directions. HTS 6204.42.3030 covers women's other cotton dresses that are multicolored in warp/filling, as non-knitted made-up articles. Not a suit, ensemble, or ski garment per definitions.
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
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline multi-color claims; retain weave diagrams in records
• Mark fiber content permanently on labels; mismatches lead to penalties under 19 CFR 134
• Watch for reclassification if pockets below waist suggest heading 6205/6206 exclusion