Men's Wool V-Neck Vest from Germany
A knitted wool vest designed for men, featuring a V-neckline and button front closure, providing warmth without sleeves. It falls under HTS 6110.11.0050 as a men's vest made of wool, distinct from sweater vests due to its sleeveless design and lack of heavy insulation. This classification applies to made-up knitted articles in Chapter 61 for upper body coverage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% for accurate classification; obtain certificates of origin for duty reductions under free trade agreements
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC fiber content rules to avoid CBP holds
• Watch for misclassification as sweater vests if overly insulated