Malawi Polo Dress from Japan
Women's knit polo dress wholly assembled in Malawi. Malawi qualifies under the lesser developed country list (U.S. note 2(d)), allowing duty-free entry under HTS 9819.11.12 from any fabric origin through the September 30, 2025 deadline.
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
• Confirm knit-to-shape vs. cut-and-sew process; Malawi factory verification required; track dress quantitative limits; proper fiber content labeling essential