Men's North Face Summit Series Gore-Tex Jacket from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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 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