Men's Gore-Tex Rain Jacket from China

A waterproof breathable jacket made from man-made fiber fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903), designed for outdoor recreational activities like hiking. Classified under HTS 6210.40.25 as recreational performance outerwear for men, using coated fabric for weather resistance. Excludes knitted items and suits.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.6%

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
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)

Import Tips

Verify fabric falls under headings 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 via lab tests; coated man-made fibers must meet coating weight limits

Provide detailed invoices specifying 'recreational performance outerwear' to avoid reclassification to lower-duty casual wear