Viscose Sports Coat from Japan
Tailored sports coat made of viscose artificial fibers, with elbow patches, ticket pocket, and half-lining for versatile professional attire. HTS 6203.39.20 covers this as an 'other' suit-type jacket of artificial fibers, excluding swimwear or knitted items. It qualifies due to woven fabric and formal jacket silhouette.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to ensure artificial fibers dominate, avoiding cotton or wool headings
• Document as individual jackets, not suit components, to stay in 'other' subheading
• Check for flame-retardant treatments that might trigger special chemical regulations