Merino Wool Mix A-Line Skirt from Japan
An A-line skirt featuring 38% merino wool blended with polyester synthetic fibers, offering a flared silhouette suitable for office or casual wear. Classified under HTS 6204.53.20 for women's skirts of synthetic fibers containing 36% or more wool, as the base fabric is synthetic-dominant per composition rules. This woven, made-up garment meets Chapter 62 criteria for non-swimwear skirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates or test reports proving wool content exceeds 36% to support classification claims
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect fiber dominance, leading to shifts to pure wool headings
• Use HTS lookup tools and consult customs rulings for blends close to threshold percentages