Polyester Track Suit Vest from China
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.
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 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