6204.43.40.40/Girls' Polyester Party Dress/Japan

Girls' Polyester Party Dress from Japan

A knee-length party dress for girls made primarily from polyester synthetic fibers, featuring a fitted bodice, A-line skirt, and spaghetti straps. It qualifies under HTS 6204.43.4040 as a girls' dress of synthetic fibers, not swimwear, designed for young girls with right-over-left front closure typical for girls' garments. The dress is a made-up textile article excluding knitted or crocheted fabrics.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% synthetic fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 6204.43; blends under 70% may shift to 6204.42

• Ensure labels indicate 'girls'' sizing and right-over-left closure; provide commercial invoices detailing fabric composition and country of origin

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as women's (6204.43.20) by confirming body height suitability for girls under Chapter 62 notes