Men's Padded Ski Vest Gore-Tex from China
This padded sleeveless jacket is made from Gore-Tex nylon man-made fibers, designed as part of a ski ensemble for alpine skiing with high insulation and waterproofing. It falls under HTS 6112.20.1050 as a padded sleeveless jacket in ski-suits of man-made fibers, other than specific statistical categories. The garment provides core warmth without sleeves for layering over base layers during cold-weather sports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the jacket meets ski-suit criteria per Chapter 61 notes, including texture and appearance identifiable for skiing, to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab tests confirming man-made fiber composition (e.g
• nylon >97%) and padding material for accurate duty assessment