The North Face Women's ThermoBall Down Windbreaker from Japan
A lightweight women's windbreaker with synthetic man-made shell filled with 15%+ down and waterfowl plumage (35%+ down), qualifying for HTS 6202.40.25.00 as recreational performance outerwear. It offers windproofing, packability, and insulation for activities like backpacking. The high down content and anorak-like design place it specifically in this subheading.
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
• Label garments with care instructions and fiber content per FTC rules, specifying down percentage to support HTS claim
• Obtain supplier affidavits on down origin and processing to mitigate forced labor risks in imports
• Watch for customs holds on fill weight discrepancies; provide production specs showing exact plumage ratios