Women's Polyester Blend Pencil Skirt from Japan
Tailored women's pencil skirt made from 97% polyester/3% spandex blend fabric, qualifying under USMCA 9823.53.01 as Mexican-origin man-made fiber apparel per note 11(b)(i)(B). Features back zipper closure and knee-length cut, fully manufactured in Mexico meeting regional value content requirements.
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
• Verify fiber content labeling accuracy (97/3 blend) matches import declaration
• Mexican producers must document regional value content of 60%+ for man-made fibers
• Avoid misclassification as knitwear