Ramie Tailored Jacket from Japan
A structured women's jacket made from woven ramie fabric, featuring a double-breasted front, peaked lapels, and hip pockets for business attire. It qualifies for HTS 6204.39.80 as a suit-type jacket of other textile materials, being neither knitted nor of primary wool, cotton, or synthetics.
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
• Source ramie certificates as it's a bast fiber qualifying as 'other textiles'; mismatches lead to duties
• Specify 'suit-type' in entry docs with panel count to meet formal jacket criteria
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as dress (6204.49) if no skirt component