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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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