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Spandex-Blend Sports Vest

A men's sports vest made primarily of spandex-blend man-made fibers for flexibility in track activities, featuring ventilation panels. Falls under HTS 6211.33.90.54 for other men's vests of man-made fibers, as woven made-up articles per Chapter 62 exclusions.

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.

6210.40Lower: 18.7% vs 36%

If not identifiable as track suit, over 70% man-made

6210 precedence for other garments prima facie classifiable elsewhere, excluding specific 6211 types.

6106.20.20Higher: 52% vs 36%

If knitted

All knitted vests/shirts shift to Chapter 61 per chapter exclusions.

6203.49Lower: 15.3% vs 36%

If industrial work vest

End-use changes classification if not athletic; industrial to suit/other headings.

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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

• Label with exact fiber percentages; spandex blends must qualify as man-made dominant

• Provide athletic end-use affidavits to distinguish from casual wear

• Watch for sleeveless shirts misclass; ensure no full collar/opening per 6205 notes