Women's Kevlar-Reinforced Nylon Windbreaker Jacket from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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