Men's Padded Sleeveless Down Vest from China
A sleeveless padded vest for men, constructed from man-made fibers filled with down meeting 15%+ plumage (down ≥35%), total down ≥10%. It offers core warmth with side zippers and stand-up collar. HTS 6201.40.5500 covers padded sleeveless jackets in this category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for exact down-to-plumage ratio; customs audits focus on fill documentation discrepancies
• Use bonded warehouses for seasonal imports to manage duties on high-value down products
• Avoid retail packaging that implies sets, as it could trigger ensemble classification