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Silk Evening Tailcoat Suit from Japan

Black silk tailcoat with short front jacket and narrow hanging skirts, paired with matching trousers, exceeding 70% silk content. Chapter notes include this evening dress as a 'suit' due to style and fabric match. HTS 6203.19.50.00 for silk-heavy men's suit sets.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Photos/pattern specs prove tailcoat style per notes; avoids blazer misclassification

• Silk waste in yarn counts; require mill certificates for customs valuation