Men's Cotton Dinner Jacket Suit
A formal men's dinner jacket suit knitted from cotton, featuring a jacket with silk-like lapels and matching trousers, all in identical fabric. This garment is explicitly recognized as a 'suit' under Chapter 61 legal notes, which includes dinner jacket suits with shiny silk or imitation silk lapels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dinner jacket suit is made of wool or fine animal hair
Wool dinner jacket suits are specifically classified under this subheading for men's suits of wool or fine animal hair.
If the jacket is imported separately without matching trousers
A single jacket, even if part of a suit, would be classified as a men's jacket of synthetic fibres if not presented with trousers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The silk-like lapels do not affect classification as long as the jacket and trousers are of identical fabric
• Keep commercial invoices and fabric specifications handy to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 61 suit definitions
• Check if the cotton fabric is of Canadian or Mexican origin to potentially benefit from USMCA preferential duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 6103.10.90
Acrylic Dinner Jacket Suit
A formal dinner jacket suit of knitted acrylic synthetic fibers, with a short-front jacket, silk-like lapels, and tailored trousers in identical fabric. It is explicitly included as a 'suit' per Chapter Note 3(a).
Blazer-Style Wool Blend Suit
A men's blazer-style suit with dinner jacket elements, knitted with a synthetic base and 23% wool, featuring shiny lapels and a tailored fit per suit notes. It is for formal wear.
Blended Polyester Breeches Suit
A men's two-piece suit of knitted polyester blend (over 50% synthetics) with a suit jacket and knee-length breeches in matching fabric construction. It fits the 6103 definition for lower body covering garments other than swimwear.
Boys' Artificial Fiber Ensemble
A boys' three-piece ensemble knitted from artificial fibres, including a jacket, trousers, and waistcoat in identical polyester fabric for retail sale. This qualifies as an 'ensemble' under Chapter 61 Note 3(b), but is classified under tariff item 6103.10.90 as 'Other' suits, as it is presented as a suit-type set for boys.
Boys' Cotton Formal Breeches Suit
A boys' knitted cotton suit with a formal jacket and breeches (not swimwear), of matching fabric construction. The breeches are considered a trousers-style lower garment, and the jacket and breeches are of identical fabric, meeting the suit definition under Chapter 61 Note 3(a). This item is classified under tariff item 6103.10.90 as 'Other' suits.
Boys' Cotton Morning Dress Suit
A formal boys' morning dress suit with a cutaway jacket featuring rounded tails and matching striped cotton trousers, knitted or crocheted. This is explicitly included in the Chapter 61 suit definition under Note 3(a) regardless of minor variations. It is classified under tariff item 6103.10.90 as 'Other' suits.