Cotton Suit Waistcoat from Japan
A tailored cotton waistcoat designed as part of a men's suit set, featuring a V-neckline, front button closure, and matching fabric to the suit jacket and trousers. It qualifies under HTS 6203.19.10.30 as it is imported specifically as a component part of a suit, meeting the chapter definition for suit sets made from identical fabric. This excludes knitted versions and standalone vests.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the waistcoat is imported with matching suit jacket/trousers in identical cotton fabric to qualify as a suit part; separate importation shifts to 6203.43
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'waistcoat for cotton suit set' and fiber content label per FTC rules to prevent CBP reclassification