High-Silk Content Padded Gilet from Germany
Women's sleeveless padded gilet (bodywarmer) made with 71% silk face fabric and synthetic insulation. Under HTS 6202.90.59.00 as padded sleeveless jacket of silk 70%+, non-knitted. Not sleeveless shirt per 6205 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure no waist-tightening features that could shift to 6205 exclusion
• Label as 'sleeveless jacket' not 'vest' to match tariff description
• Check for set packaging that might invoke ensemble rules