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Girls' Nylon A-Line Mini Skirt from Japan

A short A-line skirt crafted from nylon synthetic fibers, featuring an elastic waist and side pockets, tailored for girls' casual wear. Classified in HTS 6204.53.3020 for girls' skirts of synthetic fibers, as a standalone made-up article in Chapter 62, not swimwear or part of a suit. The 642 suffix denotes girls' sizing and styling.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct fiber burn tests or supplier certifications to prove synthetic composition, preventing misclassification

• Avoid pockets below waist if resembling 6205/6206 styles; document as skirts with photos

• Use HTS 642 statistical reporting; separate from sets to avoid ensemble duties