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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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