Women's Puffer Vest from Germany

A padded, sleeveless jacket made from man-made fibers such as nylon or polyester, designed as a windbreaker-style outerwear for women or girls. It features synthetic insulation for warmth and quilting to contain the fill, classifying under HTS 6202.40.60 as a padded, sleeveless jacket within anoraks and similar articles, excluding knitted types.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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 fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings

Ensure labeling includes country of origin, care instructions, and fiber composition per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds

Watch for down/feather fills, which may shift to 6202.40.10 if not fully synthetic insulation