Men's Long-Sleeve Cotton-Linen Blend Waistcoat from Japan
Knit-to-shape waistcoat (vest) with long sleeves from 36.5% flax cotton yarn, qualifying under HTS 6110.20.10.26 for men's similar articles. Statistical note 6 applies to its seamless shaping. Suitable for layering under jackets.
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%
Import Tips
• Confirm no orthopedic features to avoid 9021 exclusion per chapter notes
• Detail sleeve count and construction in invoices to distinguish from sleeveless shirts
• Batch test for shrinkage, as flax blends prone to distortion affecting duty assessments