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
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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