The North Face Women's ThermoBall Vest

Insulated sleeveless jacket using ThermoBall synthetic fill in a nylon ripstop shell for cold-weather layering. It matches HTS 6202.40.6020 for women's man-made fiber anoraks/windbreakers, padded sleeveless 'other' category. Designed as outerwear without sleeves, distinct from shirts or blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6202Same rate: 32.4%

If made primarily from cotton or other vegetable fibers

Fiber composition dictates subheading; man-made shifts to 6202.4, cotton to 6202.7.

6114.30.10Higher: 45.7% vs 32.4%

If considered garment accessory like a gilet with ribbed features

Garments with waist-tightening or pockets below waist excluded from similar headings per notes.

6211.32Lower: 18.1% vs 32.4%

If for industrial or track suit use

Heading 6211 covers track/ski suits; end-use changes if not general outerwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical specs on insulation weight to justify 'padded' status over lightweight shells

Use HTS advisory rulings for down-like synthetics to preempt challenges

Register for CTPAT if high-volume importer to speed clearance

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