Merino Wool Pencil Skirt from Japan
A tailored pencil skirt crafted from fine merino wool, offering a slim fit and professional silhouette ending at mid-calf. Classified in HTS 6204.59.4020 due to its wool content subjecting it to restraints (442) as a skirt of other textiles. Meets Chapter 62 criteria for made-up, non-knitted articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain wool visa certificates from exporting country for restraint quota compliance
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm wool percentage for accurate 6204.59 declaration
• Avoid mislabeling as synthetic; penalties apply for wool restraint violations