Men's Checkered Cotton Dress Shirt from Japan
Formal men's cotton dress shirt with a small checkered pattern incorporating multiple colors in both warp and weft yarns, complete with French cuffs and a wing collar option for tuxedo pairing. HTS 6205.20.20.16 applies to such multi-color cotton dress shirts for men, separate from plain weave shirts. Adheres to shirt definition: upper body coverage with neckline opening.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify based on actual yarn colors, not printed patterns; use weave analysis reports
• Document as 'dress shirt' with specs; pitfall is reclassification to casual if synthetic trim exceeds limits
• Comply with 19 CFR labeling for fiber content and care instructions to prevent FDA/CBP holds