Cotton Fishing Vest Jacket from Japan
A cotton utility jacket resembling a fishing vest with numerous cargo pockets, roll-up sleeves, and lightweight weave for outdoor use. Falls under HTS 6211.32.90.75 as a men's cotton jacket-type garment not qualifying for 6201 exclusion criteria. Chapter 62 applies to such made-up non-knitted textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide photos and specs showing no suit components to justify 6211 placement
• Certify cotton content >50% if blended; pure cotton strengthens classification
• Declare as 'jacket-type' not 'vest' to match statistical suffix (334)