Wool-Rich Padded Vest from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19.7%
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
• 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