Men's North Face Summit Series Gore-Tex Jacket

This lightweight, waterproof jacket is made from Gore-Tex fabric classified under heading 5903, featuring a breathable membrane laminated to nylon for mountaineering. Designed as recreational performance outerwear for extreme weather protection, it falls under HTS 6210.40.2550 due to its man-made fiber construction and non-specific garment category. It excludes suits, shirts, or baby garments per Chapter 62 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.1%+17.5%24.6%
🇲🇽Mexico7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇨🇦Canada7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇩🇪Germany7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇯🇵Japan7.1%+10.0%17.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6211.20Higher: 24.9% vs 24.6%

If identifiable as ski outerwear ensemble

Ski-suits or ensembles per heading 6211 notes take precedence if designed principally for skiing with matching texture and style.

6201Lower: 14.2% vs 24.6%

If classified as an overcoat or carcoat

Garments reaching below the knee or full-length coverings fall under 6201, not 'other' garments in 6210.

6110.30.30Higher: 49.5% vs 24.6%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles; knitted versions go to Chapter 61 headings like 6110 for pullovers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric origin certificates confirming classification under 5903 (e.g

Gore-Tex) to avoid reclassification to standard apparel headings

Label garments clearly with fiber content (100% nylon with PU coating) and country of origin to meet U.S

Customs fiber content rules

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 'rainwear' under 6201, which requires specific design criteria; document performance features