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%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
• 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