Polyester Windbreaker Jacket from Germany
A lightweight polyester jacket with a full front zipper and adjustable hood, designed for outdoor activities like hiking or casual wear. It falls under HTS 6211.33.90.58 as a jacket-type garment of man-made fibers excluded from heading 6201, not qualifying as a suit jacket due to its sporty design and lack of formal tailoring.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 6211.33
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'jacket-type garment excluded from 6201' to avoid reclassification
• Watch for pitfalls like hoods or drawstrings triggering additional child safety regulations under CPSIA