Import duty on Cotton sweaters to Japan (2026)

HS 611020030 · Source: official Japan tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09

TL;DR

Cotton sweaters classify under HS 611020030 in Japan. Import duty (10.9%). On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $221 (effective rate ≈ 21.99%).

Tax breakdown at import

Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)

TaxRateAmount (USD)Note
Import duty(10.9%)$109.55
Consumption Tax10%$111.46Standard 10% (8% reduced for food)
Total taxes at import21.99%$221.01as % of CIF

Japan de minimis

Duty-free below CIF JPY 10,000 (~$60)

Still active; reform legislated to tax low-value imports from ~2028-04

Below ~$60 still exempt now, but the 2028 reform will end it — watch MOF/NTA.

As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker

Cotton sweaters to other markets

Rates and estimates are for reference only; final assessment rests with destination customs. Verify the exact sub-classification before formal declaration.