Wool Blend Tailored Ensemble from Japan
A women's ensemble consisting of a fitted jacket and matching pencil skirt made from a wool-blend fabric, designed for professional wear. It qualifies as an ensemble under HTS 6204.29.4084 because it comprises two pieces of identical wool-blend textile material, put up for retail sale, covering upper and lower body. Subject to wool restraints due to significant wool content.
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 wool content exceeds threshold for restraint 459; provide lab test reports for fiber composition to Customs
• Ensure ensemble pieces match in fabric, color, style per Chapter 62 notes; package together for retail sale
• Avoid misclassification as separate garments; common pitfall is splitting jacket and skirt shipments