Cotton Workman's Vest

A durable cotton vest designed for laborers, featuring multiple pockets for tools and high-visibility reflective strips. It falls under HTS 6211.32.9070 as an 'other garment' specifically categorized as a vest for men or boys, made of cotton, not knitted or crocheted, and outside specific exclusions like swimwear or ski-suits. This classification applies to practical outerwear vests without full coverage like jackets.

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.

6203.32.20Higher: 26.9% vs 25.6%

If designed as a men's cotton waistcoat with tailored fit

Tailored waistcoats for suits fall under men's cotton suit jackets/waistcoats in heading 6203, distinct from other garments.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 25.6%

If considered a men's overgarment like an industrial safety vest

Garments prima facie classifiable in 6210 (overgarments) take precedence over 6211 per chapter notes.

6110.20.20Higher: 34% vs 25.6%

If the vest is knitted or crocheted

Knitted cotton vests are excluded from Chapter 62 and classified in Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the vest lacks pockets below the waist and ribbed waistbands to avoid misclassification into headings 6205 or 6206

Provide detailed fabric content certificates confirming 100% cotton composition and non-knitted construction

Label garments clearly for men's or boys' use based on closure direction (left over right) per chapter notes