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Cotton Workman's Vest from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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