Wool Hiking Jacket from Germany
A lightweight wool jacket designed for recreational hiking, featuring water-repellent treatment and multiple pockets, excluded from heading 6201 due to its performance outerwear characteristics. Classified under HTS 6211.39.03.45 as a men's recreational performance jacket made of wool. It provides insulation and durability for outdoor activities without meeting overcoat specifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% via lab testing for accurate classification under wool subheading
• Include performance fabric certifications to justify exclusion from 6201 and avoid reclassification
• Label garments clearly as men's based on left-over-right closure per Chapter 62 notes