Merino Wool Suit Jacket from Japan
Slim-fit men's suit jacket from merino worsted wool fabric with yarn fiber diameter at 18.5 microns or less, featuring a two-button closure and flap pockets. It qualifies for HTS 6203.31.50 as a suit-type jacket of fine worsted wool yarn, excluding orthopedic or worn articles per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber diameter testing via objective measurement methods acceptable to CBP to avoid reclassification
• Include care labels specifying 'dry clean only' for wool to meet US labeling standards
• Watch for ensembles; if sold with matching trousers/skirt as a set, may require suit classification instead