Nonwoven Festival Poncho from China
Packable poncho from polypropylene nonwoven (5603), anorak-like for outdoor events, with hood and snap closures. Falls under 6210.30.9049 as other windbreaker-type garment resembling 6202, from chapter note fabrics, not knitted or ensemble set.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.2%
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
• Market as 'event poncho' not apparel to aid classification
• Test fabric for 5603 compliance; generic PP may not qualify
• Retail packaging helps prove made-up status vs fabric