Girls' Padded Wool-Mix Windbreaker from Japan
A lightweight padded windbreaker for girls, constructed from man-made fibers blended with 38% fine merino wool for warmth, including drawstring hood and elastic cuffs. Classified under HTS 6202.40.65.21 due to its windbreaker design, high wool content, and woven man-made base fabric for girls' (435). Ideal for transitional weather with water-repellent coating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document weave construction (not knit) with fabric swatches or mill certificates to distinguish from Chapter 61
• Use HTS stat suffix 435 for girls' apparel under age 15; check size charts against CBP guidelines
• Beware of country-of-origin rules; blending wool in multiple countries may require yarn-forward certification