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Men's Puffer Vest from Germany

A padded, sleeveless jacket made from man-made fibers like nylon or polyester, designed as an outerwear layer for warmth without sleeves. It falls under HTS 6201.40.60 as a padded, sleeveless jacket classified among men's anoraks, windbreakers, and similar articles of man-made fibers, other than suits.

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

• Verify man-made fiber content exceeds 70% for Chapter 62 classification; ensure padding meets 'padded' criteria without exceeding weight limits

• Label country of origin and fiber content per FTC rules

• Avoid misclassifying as vests under 6203 if not part of a suit set