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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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