Cotton Evening Tailcoat Jacket from China

Evening tailcoat jacket of cotton with short front, narrow hips, and hanging skirts, paired with matching trousers as a suit set per note (a). Designed for formal wear, non-knitted made-up textile for men's suits.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Prove identical fabric/style with lab tests if challenged by CBP

Declare as 'suit part' not 'coat' to prevent shift to outerwear headings

Ensure no braces/bibs on lower garment to qualify as suit