Women's Cotton Tailored Ensemble from Japan
A women's ensemble set consisting of a tailored jacket and matching trousers made from identical cotton fabric, put up for retail sale. It qualifies as an 'ensemble' under heading 6204 per chapter notes, with one upper body garment and one lower body garment of the same fabric construction, color, and style. Not knitted or crocheted, distinguishing it from Chapter 61.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify all ensemble components match in fabric, color, and size per HTS notes to avoid reclassification; provide retail packaging proof
• Label fiber content accurately as 100% cotton
• Watch for knitted fabrics which shift to Chapter 61