Merino Wool Performance Windbreaker from China
A lightweight women's windbreaker with a synthetic outer shell blended with 40% merino wool for moisture-wicking and temperature regulation, tailored for hiking and outdoor recreation. Classified under HTS 6202.40.40 due to its windbreaker design, man-made fiber base, and high wool content meeting the 36% minimum. It includes features like pit zips and packable hood for performance use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain a continuing guarantee from wool suppliers to affirm fiber content accuracy under Wool Products Labeling Act
• Ensure invoices specify exact wool percentage and fiber breakdown to match HTS declaration
• Watch for reclassification if padding is minimal, potentially shifting to non-padded windbreaker subheadings