Men's North Face Summit Series Jacket from Germany
This lightweight, waterproof jacket is designed for mountaineering and high-altitude hiking, featuring Gore-Tex fabric and pit zips for ventilation. Classified under HTS 6211.33.5058 as recreational performance outerwear made of man-made fibers, it's excluded from heading 6201 due to its specialized technical features for extreme outdoor activities rather than standard water-resistant jackets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric composition exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm 6211 classification
• Include performance specs in documentation to justify exclusion from 6201 as recreational outerwear
• Avoid misclassification as 6201 by ensuring no standard suiting features; declare as performance gear