Down-Filled Ski Jacket for Suit Set from China

This down-filled ski jacket is imported as part of a ski suit ensemble, containing over 15% down and waterfowl plumage with down comprising at least 35% by weight and at least 10% overall down content. It matches the trousers or overalls in fabric texture, style, and composition for retail sale as a ski ensemble under heading 6211. Classified here as the upper garment component of a ski suit due to its padded construction and down insulation specific to ski use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

18.2%

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 down content via lab testing to confirm ≥15% total down/waterfowl and ≥35% down within plumage; retain certificates for CBP review

Ensure all ensemble parts share identical fabric construction, color, and size; import as set to avoid reclassification as individual garments

Label as ski-specific with down fill details; common pitfall is misstating plumage percentages leading to duty audits