Girls' Polyester Denim-Look Skirt from Japan
A casual knee-length skirt mimicking denim texture, constructed from polyester artificial fibers for durability. Falls under HTS 6204.59.3020 for girls' skirts of other artificial textile materials, as a standalone woven garment. Not knitted, ensuring Chapter 62 applicability.
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
• Differentiate from cotton denim via fiber tests; polyester avoids cotton duties but requires precise declaration
• Use girls' (642) suffix only for sizes 2-16; larger may shift to women's codes
• Avoid pockets below waist if resembling 6205/6206, but skirts exempt per notes