Import duty on hoodies and sweatshirts (cotton, knitted) into Japan
Goods under HS 6110.20 (hoodies and sweatshirts (cotton, knitted)) are charged 9.1% to 10.9% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 3 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.
Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).
Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 6110.20-030 | - Sweat shirtsOfficial wording6110.20 Of cotton 10.9% Free 030 - Sweat shirts (10.9%) | General 10.9%; WTO (10.9%) 10.9% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 6110.20-019 | -- Containing embroidery or lace, or figuredOfficial wording019 -- Containing embroidery or lace, or figured (10.9%) | General 10.9%; WTO (10.9%) 10.9% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 6110.20-029 | -- OtherOfficial wording029 -- Other 9.1% | General 10.9%; WTO 9.1% 9.1% (lower of General and WTO) |
Estimate your landed costHoodies and sweatshirts (cotton, knitted): all destinationsImporting into Japan