Nylon Sheath Dress from Japan
A form-fitting sheath dress constructed from nylon synthetic fabric, ideal for office or evening wear with a clean silhouette and minimal embellishments. Classified under HTS 6204.43.40 for women's dresses of synthetic fibers, as it meets the made-up article criteria without pockets below the waist or other exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document right-over-left front closure explicitly, as per chapter notes, to avoid unisex classification into women's headings
• Conduct fiber composition analysis to confirm synthetic dominance, preventing misclassification to natural fiber subheadings
• Bundle shipments properly; dresses sold as ensembles may require separate classification under ensemble definitions