Men's Padded Sleeveless Down Vest from Japan
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 — 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 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