The North Face Men's Venture Vest

The North Face Venture Vest is a men's cotton performance vest for hiking and outdoor recreation, with durable water-repellent finish. It is classified in HTS 6211.32.5070 as recreational performance outerwear vest of cotton, not qualifying as a suit or shirt per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+17.5%25.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6210.20.50Lower: 24.6% vs 25.6%

If sold as industrial safety vest

Commercial end-use shifts to 6210 for other men's cotton garments, as performance features alone don't override general classification.

6207.11.00Lower: 23.6% vs 25.6%

If part of a matching suit or ensemble set

Chapter notes define suits/ensembles under 6203/6204; vest components in sets with trousers classify there if identical fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical specs on fabric weave (non-knitted) to confirm Chapter 62 applicability over knitted Chapter 61

Left-over-right front closure indicates men's garment per chapter note 12

Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready units prevent reclassification as unfinished components