Columbia Padded Sleeveless Vest with Sleeve Attachments from Japan

This women's padded sleeveless jacket made of nylon man-made fibers is designed as recreational performance outerwear, featuring attachments for removable sleeves to convert it into a full jacket. It falls under HTS 6202.40.3510 due to its padded construction, sleeveless design with sleeve attachments, and use of man-made fibers for anoraks and windbreakers. The '635' statistical suffix specifies the sleeve attachment feature.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

24.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify man-made fiber content exceeds 70% via lab tests to avoid reclassification; provide mill certificates

Document sleeve attachments as integral features with photos and specs to justify '635' suffix

Ensure country-of-origin labeling and avoid common pitfalls like incorrect padding declarations leading to audits