Fine Merino Wool Polyester Dinner Jacket Suit from China
A formal black dinner jacket suit (tuxedo) with matching trousers, outer fabric primarily polyester but with 40% fine merino wool for elegance. Meets 'suit' criteria including short front jacket with silk-style lapels allowed per notes, identical fabric construction. Classified here due to wool threshold and synthetic base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 as 'dinner jacket suit' with photos showing style; ensure piping if present is minor per suit notes
• Obtain wool certification from suppliers to support ≥36% claim during CBP review