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Cotton Men's Chino Ensemble from Japan

Men's ensemble featuring a cotton chino jacket and slim-fit trousers in matching twill fabric, sold as a retail set. It qualifies under HTS 6203.22.30.60 for other cotton men's ensembles, with upper and lower body coverage from identical fabric per notes. Not a formal suit due to casual style.

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

• Document fabric swatches proving identical construction to defend against duty audits

• Declare as 'ensemble' on entry summaries; separate components risk higher individual duties

• Check for metal thread allowances but ensure primary material is cotton