Women's Columbia Flash Forward Windbreaker

A packable, water-resistant windbreaker from Columbia made of nylon man-made fibers, featuring adjustable hood and pit zips for recreational hiking and running. Falls under HTS 6202.40.5011 for women's man-made fiber recreational performance outerwear, designed as a lightweight windbreaker without heavy ski-specific features.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China27.7%+17.5%45.2%
🇲🇽Mexico27.7%+10.0%37.7%
🇨🇦Canada27.7%+10.0%37.7%
🇩🇪Germany27.7%+10.0%37.7%
🇯🇵Japan27.7%+10.0%37.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6202Same rate: 45.2%

If made of cotton or cotton blends over 35%

Cotton man-made blends exceeding certain thresholds classify under 6202.42, based on predominant material.

6211.43Lower: 26% vs 45.2%

If sold as part of a ski ensemble set for retail

Ski ensembles meeting Chapter note criteria for texture and components classify under 6211, not individual outerwear.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 45.2%

If textile fabric impregnated with polyurethane for waterproofing

Textile fabrics treated for waterproofing with PU classify in Chapter 59 as coated fabrics, not apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide commercial invoices with precise HTS description matching 'recreational performance outerwear' to prevent customs queries

Conduct fiber content verification to ensure man-made dominance, as blends over 50% natural may shift classification

Declare as 'other' under 6202.40.5011 if not padded sleeveless jacket, avoiding over-specification pitfalls

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