Girls' Cotton Padded Vest from Germany
Sleeveless padded vest for girls with cotton shell and synthetic insulation, featuring stand-up collar and side pockets for layering. Classified in HTS 6202.30.80.71 as a padded, sleeveless girls' jacket of cotton, akin to anorak style but without sleeves. Meets chapter exclusion for orthopedic items.
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
• Label as 'sleeveless jacket' not 'vest' if disputed, as heading includes padded sleeveless jackets explicitly
• Check for quota categories; cotton outerwear often under Group I restraints
• Provide assembly diagrams if multi-country origin to claim proper transformation