DR Merengue Dance Skirt from Japan
Women's dance skirt with hand-embroidered merengue musical notation and Dominican flag motifs, tiered ruffles hand-gathered from U.S. cotton. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) criteria for national dance apparel imported directly from Dominican Republic. Embroidery celebrates UNESCO heritage dance.
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
• Dance skirt certification from DR cultural ministry verifies tradition
• Tiered ruffle construction documentation shows hand gathering
• Performance vs fashion use determines overgarment classification