Men's Striped Cotton Dress Shirt from Japan
Men's long-sleeve dress shirt in cotton with fine stripes using two or more colors in the filling yarns, featuring a point collar and barrel cuffs suitable for business attire. Classified in HTS 6205.20.20.16 for men's cotton dress shirts with multicolor warp/fill patterns, distinguishing from plain or single-color shirts. Meets Chapter 62 definition of shirts with full 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
• Submit detailed fabric swatches or photos proving two+ colors in warp/fill to CBP for smooth clearance
• Avoid common error of classifying as sport shirts; ensure formal dress features like no lower pockets
• Prepare for quota checks (category 340); monitor USITC for current restraints on cotton shirts