Flax Blend Cotton Blazer from Japan
A tailored women's blazer made from cotton fabric containing 36% or more flax fibers by weight, featuring a notched lapel, single-breasted front, and structured shoulders. It qualifies under HTS 6204.32.10.00 as a suit-type jacket of cotton with significant flax content, distinguishing it from pure cotton or synthetic blends. This chapter applies to made-up textile articles excluding knitted items.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% flax, as required for this subheading; misclassification to lower flax codes risks penalties
• Ensure labels indicate material composition per FTC rules
• Declare as 'suit-type jacket' not blouse to avoid Chapter 62 note conflicts