Women's Denim Skirt from Japan
Classic women's denim skirt constructed from cotton denim fabric, wholly assembled in the Dominican Republic under the earned import allowance program. Qualifies for HTS 9822.06.05 as chapter 62 apparel (skirts) per U.S. note 27 requirements, requiring production certificate and matching SME credits for duty-free entry.
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
• Maintain detailed sewing/assembly records proving Dominican Republic origin for CBP verification,SME calculation uses official Correlation conversion factors; verify before certificate application,Avoid misclassification as parts (6212) which disqualifies from earned allowance program