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Men's Cashmere V-Neck Sweater and Vest Ensemble from Japan

A premium ensemble featuring a V-neck cashmere sweater and coordinating knitted vest, both from fine goat hair, sized compatibly and put up for retail. Classified in HTS 6103.29.0510 due to its status as a men's ensemble of fine animal hair with upper-body garments described in heading 6101. Matches chapter definition for identical fabric and style.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct lab tests for cashmere purity; U.S

• Customs scrutinizes fine animal hair claims to prevent fraud

• Include photos of retail packaging in entry docs; ensembles must be presented as sets to qualify

• Watch for overbrace overalls misclassification if lower-body items added, per suit/ensemble exclusions