Men's Wool Puffer Vest from Japan
A padded, sleeveless jacket made from wool or fine animal hair fabric, designed as an insulating layer for cold weather. It features synthetic filling for warmth and quilting on the exterior, classifying under HTS 6201.20.35.00 as a padded sleeveless jacket within men's anoraks and windbreakers of wool. Excludes knitted items per Chapter 62 notes.
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
• Verify wool or fine animal hair content exceeds 50% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 62 classification
• Include detailed packing lists specifying padding material to avoid misclassification as outerwear
• Check for left-over-right front closure to confirm men's designation per chapter notes