Polyester Women's Suit Jacket from Japan
A knitted polyester jacket tailored for women's suits, with structured panels and identical fabric to accompanying skirt or trousers, forming a complete ensemble per legal definitions. Classified under HTS 6104.19.80.10 due to its role as a suit part of other textiles under cotton restraints. It meets the multi-panel outer shell requirement excluding sleeves.
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
• Provide commercial invoices showing the jacket as part of a suit set with matching lower garments to prevent separate classification
• Conduct stitch density checks (min 10 stitches/cm) if challenging classification under related headings
• Monitor quota category 335 for cotton restraints and prepare visas if applicable