Alpaca Wool Women's Bodywarmer Vest from Japan
Padded sleeveless bodywarmer jacket from alpaca fine hair, designed for women's recreational windbreaking and insulation. HTS 6202.20.19.00 applies to its woven wool/hair fabric, padding, and anorak-like function. Not for ski-specific use per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare animal hair type precisely (alpaca vs generic wool) for accurate statistical suffix 459 reporting
• Ensure no pockets below waist or ribbed waistband to avoid exclusion from padded jacket provisions
• For retail sets, confirm not an 'ensemble' under notes requiring matching lower garments