Men's Wool-Blend Track Vest from China
A lightweight vest designed as part of a track suit, featuring a front zipper and elastic hem for athletic use. It contains 40% wool blended with man-made fibers like polyester for durability and breathability, qualifying under HTS 6211.33.90.52 as an other garment (vest) with 36% or more wool. This non-knitted, made-up textile article falls in Chapter 62 for non-knitted apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool, as blends must meet the wool threshold for this subheading
• Provide detailed invoices specifying vest construction, excluding any knitted elements to avoid Chapter 61 reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as outerwear; ensure no pockets below waist to stay out of 6205/6206