Girls' Cotton Padded Vest from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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