Cashmere-Polyester Peplum Blouse from Japan
Women's peplum blouse combining 42% cashmere fine animal hair with 58% polyester, offering a fitted bodice, ruffled peplum hem, short sleeves, and V-neckline. It falls under HTS 6206.40.2510 as a blouse of man-made fibers with over 36% fine animal hair, loose upper body fit without tightening at bottom or waist pockets. The design adheres to non-sleeveless blouse allowances in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm not knitted, as Chapter 62 applies only to non-knitted made-up textile articles
• Prepare for quota restrictions on wool-blend apparel; check current visa requirements via OTEXA
• Document retail packaging to avoid bulk shipment misclassification as unfinished goods