Polyester Suit Vest for Business Suits from Japan
A six-button polyester waistcoat imported as the waistcoat component of men's business suits, featuring welt pockets and a satin back lining. It shares identical synthetic fabric construction with the suit jacket and trousers. Classified under HTS 6203.19.90.30 as a suit part subject to cotton restraints, despite synthetic material, due to hierarchy placement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document the complete suit presentation for retail sale to maintain 'parts of suits' status
• Label fiber content accurately; even synthetic suits fall under cotton restraint subheading here
• Avoid bulk packing; retail-ready suit sets prevent reclassification as separate garments