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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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