Merino Wool Blend Sheath Dress from Japan
A tailored sheath dress combining artificial fibers with over 36% merino wool for warmth and elegance, ideal for office or evening wear. Classified under HTS 6204.44.3010 due to its women's dress design and high wool content by weight in a non-knitted fabric. It meets Chapter 62 criteria for made-up articles of artificial fibers with specified animal hair.
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
• Retain certified lab reports for fiber analysis to prove wool content during customs examination
• Label garments clearly with fiber composition to comply with U.S. labeling laws and avoid delays
• Watch for reclassification risks if sold as ensembles, potentially shifting to suit/ensemble headings