Cotton Suit Waistcoat from China
A tailored cotton waistcoat designed as part of a men's suit set, featuring the same fabric as the matching jacket and trousers. It covers the upper body with a V-neckline and is imported specifically as a component of the complete suit under HTS 6103.10.60.30. This classification applies because it meets the chapter definition for suit components made of cotton and knitted or crocheted.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Import waistcoats with documentation proving they are parts of suits (e.g
• invoices showing set presentation with jacket/trousers)
• Verify fabric content is predominantly cotton (>50%) via lab tests to avoid reclassification to synthetic headings