Fine Merino Wool Trimmed Polyester Ensemble Shirt from China
A collared shirt-blouse in a polyester base fabric blended with over 23% fine merino wool, designed as the upper garment in a matching ensemble skirt set. It meets HTS 6104.23.0020 criteria for knitted ensemble blouses/shirts of synthetic fibers with sufficient wool content, featuring long sleeves and front opening per chapter definitions. The ensemble is packaged for retail with identical fabric construction.
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
• Document ensemble composition with photos and invoices showing matching lower garments to avoid classification as individual shirts
• Conduct fiber analysis certificates for wool percentage; CBP may test blends exceeding 23% threshold
• Avoid common pitfall of importing loose components—ensure retail-ready set presentation