Boys' Wool Technical Vest from Germany
Performance vest for boys made from technical wool blend for skiing support or trail running. Falls under HTS 6211.39.03.40 as recreational outwear vest of fine animal hair, not a complete ski ensemble.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Use invoice descriptions specifying 'recreational performance' to justify subheading
• Avoid pockets below waist to prevent reclassification under 6205/6206 notes
• Batch test for animal hair content to handle CBP audits efficiently