Fine Merino Wool Ensemble Shirt from China
A tailored shirt-blouse in fine merino wool, designed as the upper component of a women's ensemble with a matching wool skirt or trousers, featuring a collar, partial front opening, and short sleeves. It falls under HTS 6204.21.00.60 because it is made up of woven wool fabric (not knitted) and presented as part of a qualifying ensemble for retail sale. The (440) suffix specifically covers such blouses and shirts in wool ensembles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
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
9903.88.250%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(dd) to this subchapter
9903.88.260%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ee) to this subchapter
9903.88.270%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ff) to this subchapter
9903.88.280%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(gg) to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the full ensemble packaging to prove retail set presentation, including photos or invoices showing coordinated components
• Ensure no pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, as these would exclude it from Chapter 62 per notes to headings 6205/6206