The North Face Women's ThermoBall Vest from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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