Man-Made Fiber Firefighter Turnout Jacket from China
A protective jacket made from flame-resistant fabrics of heading 5903, designed as an outer garment similar to those in heading 6202 for firefighters. It features multiple layers for thermal protection and is classified under 6210.30.50 as other garments of man-made fibers from specified coated or laminated fabrics. This excludes knitted articles and fits as a specialized overgarment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fabric meets heading 5903/5906 specs with lab tests; non-compliance leads to reclassification
• Include NFPA certification docs to prove safety standards and avoid customs holds
• Label fiber content accurately as man-made to prevent duty miscalculation