Polyester Tailored Ensemble Blouse and Trousers from China
This women's ensemble consists of a tailored blouse and matching trousers made from synthetic polyester fabric, put up for retail sale. It qualifies under HTS 6204.23.0055 as an 'other' ensemble of synthetic fibers featuring a blouse and shirt component, excluding swimwear and knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes. The identical fabric construction, style, color, and compatible sizing meet the definition of an ensemble.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 ensemble components are packaged together for retail sale with matching fabric labels; declare exact synthetic fiber content to avoid reclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as separate garments, triggering audits