Cotton Women's Suit Waistcoat from Japan
A tailored waistcoat made of 100% cotton fabric, designed as part of a women's suit ensemble with matching jacket and skirt or trousers. It features a V-neckline, welt pockets, and single-breasted front with buttons, imported specifically as a component of the suit set under HTS 6204.12.0040. This classification applies because it is presented and imported as part of a suit, per Chapter 62 notes defining suit components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the waistcoat matches the suit's fabric, color, and style exactly as per Chapter 62 suit definitions to avoid reclassification; include commercial invoices specifying 'part of suit' and matching set details
• Ensure no retail packaging that suggests individual sale, as this could shift to heading 6204.49