Women's Padded Cotton Vest from Japan
A sleeveless, padded jacket made from cotton fabric, designed as an insulating layer for women during outdoor activities. It falls under HTS 6202.30.80.20 as a padded, sleeveless jacket classified as a women's anorak or windbreaker style, other than those in heading 6204. The padding provides warmth without sleeves, distinguishing it from full jackets.
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
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% for Chapter 62 classification; provide lab test reports to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'padded sleeveless jacket' and include fiber content, care instructions per FTC rules to prevent delays
• Avoid importing with attached hoods if they trigger heading 6204; declare as 'other' padded vests explicitly