The North Face Women's ThermoBall Down Windbreaker from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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