Alpaca Wool Blazer and Shorts Ensemble from Japan
A chic summer ensemble of alpaca wool blazer and knee-length shorts, made from uniform fine animal hair fabric and packaged as a set. HTS 6204.21.0010 applies due to the blazer component under heading 6204 and full ensemble criteria met, with shorts qualifying as lower-body garments other than swimwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm shorts are not swimwear style (e.g
• no elastic leg openings) to stay within ensemble provisions
• Test fabric for pure alpaca vs blends; mislabeling animal hair content leads to penalties
• Photograph sets pre-shipment showing retail packaging to support ensemble claims during entry