The North Face Men's Venture Vest from China
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.
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
• 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