Merino Wool Polyester Dinner Jacket Suit from China
Knitted women's dinner suit with shiny lapels, jacket and skirt from polyester-Merino wool blend (23% wool). Recognized as 'suit' per Chapter notes including dinner jacket types; HTS 6104.13.10.00 for synthetic with wool content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Reference Chapter note examples like dinner jackets in invoices to justify suit classification
• Ensure no bibs/braces on lower garment to fit trousers/skirt definition
• Test for average stitch count if challenged on knitted vs woven distinction