Alpaca-Blend Button-Down Blouse from Japan
Women's button-down blouse featuring 41% alpaca fine hair blended with man-made acrylic fibers, camp collar, elbow sleeves, and patch pockets above waist. Classified in HTS 6206.40.2510 for its MMF composition with ≥36% fine animal hair, shirt-style with full opening and upper body design per chapter notes. Pockets positioned to comply with heading exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.3%
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 outer shell fabric; linings don't affect primary MMF/wool determination
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific wool-blend imports from certain countries
• Ensure no disposable nature; classify as worn clothing only if used (heading 6309 exclusion)