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Polyester Track Suit Vest

A lightweight polyester vest designed as part of a track suit ensemble for athletic activities, featuring a full zipper front and mesh lining for breathability. It falls under HTS 6211.33.90.54 as an other garment of man-made fibers for men or boys, specifically a vest not qualifying as swimwear or ski-suit. This classification applies to non-knitted, made-up textile articles in this category per Chapter 62 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+20.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+60.0%76%
🇩🇪Germany16%—16%
🇯🇵Japan16%—16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6110.30.30Higher: 52% vs 36%

If knitted or crocheted

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, which shift to Chapter 61 for synthetic fiber track suits and similar garments.

6203.43Higher: 40.4% vs 36%

If designed as men's shirt with full opening and collar

Per notes, shirts with long/short sleeves and neckline opening classify in 6205/6206, but vests may align with upper body garments if features match.

6210.30.50Lower: 27.1% vs 36%

If garments over 70% by weight man-made fibers, not specifically track suit

Heading 6210 takes precedence for prima facie classifiable other garments excluding 6209, if not identifiable as track suit per 6211 notes.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the vest is part of a track suit set but imported separately; provide sales documentation showing intended use to avoid reclassification

• Ensure fiber content label accurately states man-made fibers over 70% to meet Chapter 62 material rules and avoid duty shifts