Columbia Men's Steens Mountain Vest with Removable Sleeves from Germany
Columbia's Steens Mountain series offers a padded, water-resistant sleeveless vest of man-made fibers with snap or zip attachments for sleeves, suited for hiking and outdoor recreation. It matches HTS 6201.40.3510 for padded sleeveless jackets with sleeve attachments in the anorak/windbreaker category. The design allows modular use for varying weather conditions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
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
• Document 'recreational performance' intent with marketing materials to distinguish from workwear
• Test for padding type (synthetic fill) as down-filled may require poultry import permits
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail labeling, which could reclassify as unfinished goods