Cotton Dress Shoulder Pads from Japan
Padded inserts made from woven cotton for adding structure to dress shoulders. Classified as parts of garments under HTS 6217.90.90.95, excluding orthopedic appliances. Made-up for easy insertion into women's dresses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Differentiate from orthopedic pads with usage declarations; avoid medical claims
• Import in bulk without adhesive backing to maintain 'parts' status
• Label as non-knitted to stay in Chapter 62