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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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