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Women's Wool Blend Suit Waistcoat from China

A tailored waistcoat made from a wool-synthetic blend fabric, designed specifically as the vest component of women's suits with left-over-right closure. It features a V-neckline, welt pockets, and matching fabric to the suit jacket and trousers, qualifying under HTS 6204.19.80.40 as a waistcoat imported as part of a suit set. Classified in Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up textile articles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Verify the waistcoat matches the suit's fabric, color, and style per Chapter 62 notes to qualify as a suit part; mismatches lead to reclassification

• Provide documentation proving importation as part of a suit set, including invoices showing ensemble packaging to avoid separate duty assessment

• Ensure fiber content disclosure for cotton restraints; blends over certain cotton thresholds trigger quotas or higher duties