Men's Linen-Cotton Blend Waistcoat from Japan
Knitted men's waistcoat from a cotton base with 40% flax (linen) fibers, featuring a V-neck for formal wear. It qualifies for HTS 6110.20.10.22 as a boys'/men's vest other than sweater vests, with flax exceeding 36% threshold in knitted cotton articles. Excludes orthopedic features per chapter exclusions.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests or supplier affidavits to substantiate flax percentage claims during entry
• Differentiate from sweater vests by absence of heavy gauge knitting (under 10 stitches/cm per notes for other headings)
• For bulk imports, ensure no retail packaging that might imply ensemble classification