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Fine Merino Wool Polyester Dinner Jacket Suit from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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