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Cotton Workman's Vest from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.1%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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