Women's Tyvek Hiking Windbreaker from Germany
A packable windbreaker made from Tyvek nonwoven fabric (heading 5603), water-resistant with taped seams, hood, and ventilation zips for hiking. Classified in 6210.30.90.39 as other recreational performance outerwear resembling heading 6202 articles, made up from specified fabrics, not knitted. Right-over-left closure indicates women's design.
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
• Provide nonwoven certification under 5603; mislabeling as woven leads to reclassification and penalties
• Declare as performance outerwear with end-use letters if challenged; avoid bulk packaging resembling industrial
• Check for restricted substances in coatings per EPA; pitfall is incomplete country-of-origin documentation