Returned American Fashion Designer Sample Garments from Japan
Calvin Klein sample garments manufactured in Los Angeles, exported for Paris Fashion Week presentation and returned unchanged for US production. Falls under 9801.00.10.10 for fashion show temporary use.
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
• Designers provide show invitations and front-row documentation
• Garments must be marked 'Sample - Not for Sale' consistently
• Fashion industry uses established sample return procedures