Men's Silk Suit-Type Jacket from Japan
A classic single-breasted suit-type jacket made from 100% silk fabric, featuring four or more panels on the outer shell excluding sleeves, tailored for formal wear. It falls under HTS 6103.39.40.00 as a men's knitted or crocheted suit-type jacket containing 70% or more silk by weight, distinct from casual blazers. The silk composition provides a luxurious drape and sheen suitable for business suits.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; include fiber composition labels per FTC rules
• Declare as 'suit-type' not blazer to avoid reclassification
• Watch for knitting gauge to stay in Chapter 61