Padded Sleeveless Down Vest for Ski Ensemble from China
A sleeveless padded jacket with high down content (≥15% down/waterfowl plumage, ≥35% down, ≥10% total down) designed for use in a ski suit set with matching lower garments. Imported together for retail as part of a ski ensemble identifiable by texture and style for alpine skiing. Falls under 6211.20.04 as the upper component of a down-filled ski suit.
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
• Document retail set packaging showing vest paired with matching ski pants; separate import risks individual classification
• Provide fiber content breakdown proving down thresholds; CBP often tests insulation for accuracy
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as consumer-ready ensemble to meet 'put up for retail sale' requirement