Women's Lightweight Padded Cotton Waistcoat from Germany
Lightly padded cotton waistcoat for women, sleeveless for use under jackets or alone. HTS 6202.30.80.20 covers this as other padded sleeveless windbreaker articles for women/girls, distinct from suit waistcoats in suit definitions. Provides casual insulation without full sleeve coverage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from suit sets; import separately to avoid ensemble rules
• Comply with REACH if EU origin, as cotton dyes may contain restricted azo compounds
• Batch test for shrinkage, common pitfall in cotton padded items post-laundering