Alpaca-Blend Synthetic Blazer from Japan
Men's single-breasted blazer blending synthetic fibers with 38% alpaca fine animal hair, complete with peak lapels and gold buttons. HTS 6203.33.10.40 covers this as a men's blazer with qualifying wool/hair content in synthetic base. Excludes swimwear and knitted fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Retain mill test certificates for animal hair blends, as CBP scrutinizes 'fine animal hair' claims
• Separate shipments from trousers to avoid automatic suit-set classification
• Watch for informal entries; high-value blazers may require formal entry and bond