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Ramie High-Waist Pencil Skirt from Japan

A tailored pencil skirt made from woven ramie fabric, offering a slim fit for professional women's attire with back vent. It qualifies for HTS 6204.59.4060 as a divided skirt alternative of other textile materials (ramie, a bast fiber), not covered by wool, cotton, or synthetics. Made-up construction excludes wadding or knitted types.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document ramie sourcing as it's uncommon; include invoices specifying non-cotton vegetable fiber

• Inspect for no pockets below waist to stay in 6204, avoiding 6205/6206 overlap

• Use HTS advisory rulings for blends to prevent reclassification during entry

Ramie High-Waist Pencil Skirt from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6204.59.40.60