Men's Fjern Down Jacket by Sweet Protection from Japan
Sweet Protection Fjern is a men's padded down jacket functioning as recreational outerwear anorak, made from recycled man-made polyester with European down fill exceeding HTS down/plumage specs (≥15% plumage, ≥35% down therein, ≥10% total). Designed for multi-sport performance like ski touring. Woven, made-up per Chapter 62 exclusion of knits.
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
• Test for man-made fiber content ≥ primary material; blends near 50/50 risk reclassification
• Declare as 'padded sleeveless jacket compatible' if applicable, but include sleeves for this code
• Monitor for orthopedic features excluding from chapter per note 1(b)