Men's Wool Blazer Jacket from Japan
A classic single-breasted blazer made from 100% merino wool, featuring notched lapels, structured shoulders, and two-button closure, designed as a suit-type jacket for formal or business wear. This falls under HTS 6103.31.00.00 as a knitted or crocheted suit-type jacket of wool or fine animal hair for men. It matches the chapter's definition for made-up knitted articles in this specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the garment is knitted or crocheted via stitch density test (at least 10 stitches per cm); declare exact wool content to avoid reclassification
• Obtain certificates for fine animal hair origin to qualify for preferences; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in formal wear