Wool-Rich Padded Vest from China

Sleeveless padded women's vest with 41% wool in man-made shell for layering, adjustable hem, and handwarmer pockets. HTS 6202.40.65 covers such padded sleeveless jackets as similar articles with wool threshold. Excludes orthopedic uses per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.2%

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
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

Specify 'sleeveless jacket' in docs; vests qualify as padded sleeveless in 6202

Ensure right-over-left closure for women's classification per chapter note

Monitor for seasonal quotas on wool apparel blends