Men's Merino Wool Athletic Vest

Performance vest for track and field, composed of 45% merino wool and polyester, with mesh panels for ventilation. Falls under HTS 6211.33.90.52 as a men's other garment (vest) of man-made fibers with high wool content, non-knitted per Chapter 62 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 33.5%

If of other textile materials beyond man-made with wool

Non-man-made blends default to 6210 per prima facie rules excluding 6209.

6110.12.20Same rate: 33.5%

If crocheted or knitted

Chapter notes exclude knitted/crocheted from Chapter 62 into 61.

6211.32Lower: 18.1% vs 33.5%

If primarily cotton with wool addition under 36%

Cotton-base garments classify under cotton headings unless wool dominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use AATCC testing for wool content accuracy to prevent CBP disputes on fiber thresholds

Include care labels specifying wool blend; avoid claims of 'wool-free' to match declaration

Declare as 'vest' only if sleeveless and pocketless below waist per 6205/6206 exclusions

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