Merino Wool Ski Ensemble from China

A women's knitted ski ensemble of fine merino wool, comprising a zip-front anorak and matching trousers, identifiable by texture for skiing but not qualifying as ski-suit due to material. Classified under HTS 6104.29.0580 as other wool ensembles, distinct from heading 6112 ski-suits. Meets ensemble definition with identical fabric for upper and lower body coverage.

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

Document that it's not principally for skiing per 6112 notes to stay in 6104; include end-use affidavits if challenged

Inspect for uniform wool content across pieces; blending with synthetics may trigger other textile headings