Women's Kevlar-Reinforced Nylon Windbreaker Jacket from China
This lightweight windbreaker jacket is made from nylon fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903) for water resistance, featuring Kevlar reinforcements at high-wear areas for recreational activities like hiking. It falls under HTS 6210.50.0555 as other women's recreational performance outerwear of man-made fibers from coated fabrics. The design provides windproofing and durability without qualifying as swimwear or underwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the fabric meets heading 5903 specifications (PU-coated nylon) via lab tests; misclassification as uncoated shifts to 6200 series
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'recreational performance' use and man-made fiber content over 70% to avoid scrutiny