Men's Gore-Tex Alpine Ski Jacket from China

This water-resistant men's ski jacket is made from Gore-Tex fabric with sealed seams and multiple pockets, designed for alpine skiing. It falls under HTS 6211.20.15.35 as a component of a ski ensemble or standalone ski garment that is water resistant and identifiable by its texture and appearance for skiing. The 'other' subheading applies as it does not match specific knits or insulated types.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.6%

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 water resistance via ASTM D751 testing and include lab reports in documentation to confirm classification

Ensure garment matches ski-suit definition with appropriate texture, style, and insulation for principal skiing use

Avoid misclassification as outerwear by documenting retail packaging and end-use as ski apparel