Columbia Men's Steens Mountain Vest from China
This quilted cotton vest from Columbia is designed as recreational performance outerwear for men, featuring water-resistant fabric and insulation for outdoor activities like hiking. It falls under HTS 6211.32.5070 as a men's cotton vest classified as other garments in the track suits and swimwear chapter, specifically under recreational performance outerwear. It lacks pockets below the waist and ribbed waistband, distinguishing it from headings 6205/6206.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
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 cotton fiber content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 62 classification; blends may shift to man-made fiber subheadings
• Include country of origin and care labeling per FTC rules; recreational performance claims require substantiation to avoid misclassification