Men's Ramie Casual Shirt from Japan
A relaxed-fit shirt made from ramie, a natural bast fiber, with short sleeves, button front, and collar. It meets the shirt definition under 6205 notes for upper body coverage with neckline opening; ramie falls into 'other textile materials' excluding common fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document ramie sourcing, as it's less common and CBP may scrutinize for blends with cotton
• Confirm no ribbed waistband, which would exclude from 6205 per chapter notes
• Use detailed invoices specifying weave type to prevent confusion with knitted goods