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Cotton Tailored Waistcoat for Women's Suit Set from China

This cotton waistcoat is designed as a matching component of a women's suit ensemble, featuring the same fabric construction, color, and style as the accompanying jacket and skirt or trousers. It is imported specifically as a part of such suits, qualifying under HTS 6104.19.60.40 due to its role in completing the multi-piece suit set made of knitted or crocheted cotton. The waistcoat has a tailored fit with front panels from the identical outer fabric.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.4%

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

Verify the waistcoat matches the suit's fabric, color, style, and size per Chapter Note definitions for suit components to avoid reclassification

Include documentation proving importation as part of a suit set, such as packing lists showing coordination with jacket and trousers

Label fiber content accurately as cotton and note 'part of suit' to prevent customs disputes on standalone garment status