Acrylic Baby Cardigan from Japan
A button-front acrylic cardigan sweater for babies up to 86 cm, providing lightweight warmth without knitting. Classified in HTS 6209.90.90.00 as a made-up babies' garment of other textile materials like acrylic yarn fabrics. Excluded from other headings per 6209 note (b) prioritizing baby articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices with photos showing woven construction to distinguish from knitted alternatives
• Ensure flammability testing compliance for infant apparel; non-compliance leads to FDA/CPSC holds