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Girls' Wool Pleated Skirt from Japan

A-line pleated wool skirt for girls, produced in Canada with permanent pleats. Enters under HTS 9823.52.02 USMCA wool apparel note 11(a)(i)(B). School-appropriate wool tartan pattern.

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

• Pleat construction documentation prevents classification as unpleated skirt

• Tartan pattern origin must trace to Canadian wool processing

• Girls' sizing range documentation essential for proper classification