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Certified Folklore Maxi Dress in Artificial Silk from Japan

A flowing maxi dress crafted from hand-loomed artificial silk, embodying traditional folklore motifs with hand-stitched details from indigenous crafts. Classified under HTS 6204.44.2000 for women's dresses of artificial fibers as certified hand-loomed and folklore products (636), distinguishing it from mass-produced items.

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

• Obtain folklore product certification from origin country authorities for duty benefits; label fiber content accurately as artificial (e.g

• polyester)

• Common pitfall: incorrect closure classification—right-over-left for women's