Wool-Blend Artificial Fiber Pencil Skirt from Japan
A tailored pencil skirt made from a fabric containing 36% wool blended with artificial fibers like viscose, designed for professional wear. It falls under HTS 6204.59.20 due to its high wool content and classification as a women's skirt of artificial textile materials with wool exceeding 36% by weight. The non-knitted, made-up construction aligns with Chapter 62 requirements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Provide detailed invoices specifying wool percentage and artificial fiber type for CBP verification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as pure artificial fiber, which shifts to lower-duty 6204.53 codes