Men's Padded Ski Vest Gore-Tex from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
28.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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