Acetate High-Waisted Skort from Japan
A high-waisted skort blending skirt appearance with shorts underneath, constructed from acetate artificial fibers for sporty casual wear. Falls under HTS 6204.59.3010 as women's divided skirts of artificial fibers if structured as such, otherwise standard skirts; non-knitted per chapter scope. Excludes swimwear variants.
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
• Document skort construction (e.g
• inseam photos) to justify divided skirt status vs. shorts in 6204.69
• Category 642 quotas apply; use visa/visa waiver for shipments over certain volumes
• Avoid undervaluation penalties by accurately appraising based on similar US retail prices