Men's Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket from Japan
A highly durable hardshell jacket for alpine climbing, made with N80p-X GORE-TEX Pro fabric for extreme weather protection. It falls under HTS 6211.33.5058 as a man's recreational performance jacket of man-made fibers, distinguished from 6201 by its technical reinforcements and intended use in harsh outdoor conditions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide technical data sheets showing man-made fiber content and performance ratings for customs
• Label clearly as 'recreational performance outerwear' to differentiate from everyday jackets in 6201
• Watch for pitfalls in fiber blends; test if over 50% man-made to stay in 6211