Gore-Tex Hiking Cape from China
A breathable, waterproof cape coated with polyurethane (heading 5903) on a nylon base, serving as an overgarment for hikers. Classified in HTS 6210.30.5010 for man-made fiber garments similar to capes in heading 6202 style. Provides weather protection without full sleeve coverage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.6%
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
• Provide coating weight documentation to confirm 5903 classification; ensure no pockets below waist to stay out of 6202
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as jacket leading to higher duties