Men's Wool Ski Jacket from Japan
A tailored wool ski jacket designed for alpine skiing, featuring insulated lining, multiple pockets, and a front zipper closure. Classified under HTS 6211.20.44.00 as part of men's ski-suits made of wool or fine animal hair, meeting the criteria for ski garments by general appearance and texture intended principally for skiing. Not a full ski overall but combinable in ski ensembles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% for fine animal hair classification; obtain lab tests to confirm fiber composition
• Ensure garment matches ski-suit definition via texture and appearance; provide photos and specs to CBP for binding ruling
• Avoid misclassification as general outerwear by documenting ski-specific features like reinforced seams and insulation