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Alpaca-Blend Polyester Trousers for Men's Ensemble from Japan

Dress trousers in a polyester fabric blended with 36%+ alpaca fine hair, component of a men's ensemble set with matching blazer-like upper. Identical fabric outer surface and retail presentation qualify as ensemble trousers under Chapter 62 notes. Subheading 6203.23.0020 applies to these specific wool/hair synthetic blends.

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

• Use AATCC test methods for precise wool/hair quantification; discrepancies trigger CBP re-examination

• Declare as ensemble component on entry docs, referencing matching upper garment HTS for consistency

• Check for left-over-right closure to affirm men's classification per Chapter notes