Men's Merino Wool Dress Shirt from Japan
A tailored men's dress shirt made from 100% merino wool fabric, featuring a spread collar, long sleeves with French cuffs, and a front placket with buttons. It falls under HTS 6205.90.07.10 as a men's shirt of fine animal hair (merino wool), not knitted or crocheted, designed to cover the upper body with long sleeves and a full opening at the neckline per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests for accurate classification under 6205.90
• Include commercial invoice detailing HTS code, wool origin, and men's sizing to avoid reclassification
• Watch for blending pitfalls; if synthetic fibers dominate, it shifts to 6205.30, increasing duties