Men's Gore-Tex Rain Jacket from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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