Men's Down-Filled Ski Jacket from China
A waterproof ski jacket for men filled with at least 35% down and 15% total down/waterfowl plumage, designed for alpine skiing with insulated warmth and durable outer fabric. Classified under HTS 6211.20.08 as a ski-suit component due to its ski-specific features like reinforced seams and powder skirt, meeting the down content thresholds for 'other' ski-suits. Not a full ensemble but prima facie ski garment.
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 (e.g
• ASTM D6197) to confirm ≥35% down and ≥15% total plumage for 6211.20.08 eligibility; retain certificates
• Label as 'ski jacket' with fiber content disclosing down percentages; ensure no pockets below waist to avoid 6205/6206 conflict