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Boys' Polyester Dress Shirt from Japan

A formal dress shirt made primarily from polyester man-made fibers, designed for boys with long sleeves, a collar, and a front opening with buttons starting at the neckline. It fits the definition of shirts in heading 6205 as a garment covering the upper body without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband. Classified under 6205.30.2040 as a boys' dress shirt of man-made fibers, other than specific statistical categories.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

25.9%

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

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings

• Ensure labeling includes country of origin, care instructions, and fiber content per FTC rules; boys' sizing must match US standards to prevent valuation disputes