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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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