Women's Padded Sleeveless Ski Vest from Japan
A sleeveless padded vest for women, with full insulation and ski-pass pocket, imported as part of a ski ensemble over an overall. It qualifies under HTS 6211.20.58 as a padded sleeveless jacket component of ski-suits per explicit heading provisions. Designed for layering in cold-weather skiing with compatible sizing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28%
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
• Explicitly note 'ski vest for ensemble' on commercial invoice to distinguish from general vests
• Check for prohibited below-waist pockets per notes for headings 6205/6206, though not applicable here
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline sleeveless items to confirm ski-suit part status