Cotton Tailored Ensemble Waistcoat from China
Waistcoat component of women's cotton ensembles, with upper body coverage and matching skirt/trousers in identical fabric, put up for retail as set. Though notes distinguish ensembles, imported as part under suit hierarchy. 6204.12.0040 for cotton women's suit parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Clarify 'ensemble' vs 'suit' in docs but import as parts to leverage this subheading; ensure retail set packaging if applicable
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring full ensemble leading to 6204.12.20