Silk Down-Filled Hiking Jacket from Germany

This lightweight jacket is made with 75% silk outer fabric for superior breathability and water resistance, filled with down for insulation, designed for recreational hiking. It falls under HTS 6211.39.0770 as a recreational performance outerwear jacket of silk-containing fabric, excluded from heading 6201 due to its performance features like taped seams and adjustable hood. Not a standard overcoat, it's optimized for outdoor activities.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates to avoid reclassification

Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' and include fiber content per FTC rules to prevent duty disputes

Watch for textile quotas on silk imports; file correct visa documentation to avoid delays