Men's Down-Filled Alpine Ski Jacket from China

This men's ski jacket is made with a fabric outer shell containing 15% or more down and waterfowl plumage, where down comprises over 35% by weight and totals at least 10%. Designed for alpine skiing with insulation for warmth, it forms part of a ski ensemble under heading 6211 due to its identifiable ski features like reinforced seams and powder skirt. Classified in 6211.20.08.10 as men's ski-suit component meeting down content criteria.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.9%

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 plumage with 35%+ down for 6211.20.08.10 classification; misdeclaration risks penalties

Provide certificates of origin and plumage sourcing docs to prove compliance with U.S. down import regulations

Avoid classifying as general outerwear; ensure garment has ski-specific features like ventilation zips to prevent reclassification