6110.20.10.22/Men's Cotton-Flax Waistcoat Vest/Japan

Men's Cotton-Flax Waistcoat Vest from Japan

A knitted men's waistcoat vest made from cotton fabric containing 36% or more flax fibers by weight, designed as a formal undergarment without sleeves. It falls under HTS 6110.20.10.22 as a vest other than a sweater vest for men or boys, meeting the chapter's criteria for knitted articles with specified fiber content. The high flax proportion provides a linen-like texture suitable for business attire.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm at least 36% flax by weight, as required for this subheading; retain certificates for CBP review

• Ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules, disclosing cotton/flax blend percentages and country of origin

• Avoid classifying as sweater vests if featuring heavy knitting or insulation, which shifts to other 6110 subheadings