Men's Wool Cable Knit Sweater Ensemble

This ensemble consists of a wool cable knit sweater paired with matching wool trousers, made up in identical fine animal hair fabric for retail sale. It qualifies under HTS 6103.29.0560 as a men's ensemble of wool or fine animal hair featuring sweaters, per Chapter 61 notes defining ensembles as sets with upper and lower body garments in the same fabric. The knitted construction and specific wool composition place it in this subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6110.12.10Lower: 14% vs 17.5%

If sold as individual sweater without matching trousers

Separate knitted wool sweaters for men fall under heading 6110, not ensembles of 6103 which require coordinated upper and lower garments put up for retail sale.

6103.23.00Same rate: 17.5%

If containing 30% or more cotton or man-made fibers

Material composition changes classification; ensembles not predominantly wool move to 'of synthetic fibers' or other textile materials under 6103.23.

6210.20.50Higher: 24.6% vs 17.5%

If not knitted or crocheted but woven

Chapter 61 applies only to knitted/crocheted articles; woven wool garments classify in Chapter 62 under similar ensemble provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify all ensemble components match in fabric construction, color, style, and size as per Chapter 61 note (b) to avoid reclassification as separate garments

Provide lab test reports confirming wool or fine animal hair content exceeding 70% to meet 'of wool or fine animal hair' criteria and prevent shifts to man-made fiber headings

Label garments clearly with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions; common pitfall is incomplete RN number leading to FDA or CBP holds

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