Men's North Face Summit Series Pants from Mexico

These lightweight, water-resistant trousers are made from nylon fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903), designed for mountaineering and high-altitude hiking. Classified under 6210.40.25.39 as recreational performance outerwear trousers of man-made fibers from coated fabrics, excluding knitted items. They feature reinforced knees and adjustable cuffs for rugged outdoor use.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17.1%

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

Import Tips

Verify fabric composition meets heading 5903 (coated fabrics) requirements with lab tests to avoid reclassification to basic woven fabrics

Include performance test reports (water resistance, breathability) in documentation to justify 'recreational performance outerwear' status

Label clearly as men's garments with left-over-right closure; watch for customs scrutiny on fiber content exceeding 70% man-made