Spandex-Blend Sports Vest from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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