Girls' Cotton A-Line Midi Skirt from Japan
An A-line midi skirt made of lightweight woven cotton poplin, with a side zipper and hook closure designed for right-over-left girls' wear. It qualifies for HTS 6204.52.2080 as a girls' cotton divided skirt alternative (though not divided), being a made-up non-knitted textile article specifically for girls.
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 NAFTA/USMCA certificates if from qualifying countries to claim preferential duty rates on cotton skirts
• Document retail packaging to distinguish from bulk industrial shipments, which may alter classification
• Test for shrinkage and colorfastness to meet US safety standards and avoid FDA/CPSC scrutiny