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Pure Silk Gym Vest for Men

High-end men's gym vest made from 100% silk waste blend, exceeding 70% silk content, intended for sports training as an 'other garment'. Classified under 6211.39.60.60 for men's vests of predominantly silk textile materials, woven not knitted. Meets Chapter 62 scope for made-up articles excluding orthopedic or worn clothing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.5%+20.0%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇨🇦Canada0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6205.30.20Higher: 45.9% vs 20.5%

If designed as men's shirt with full neckline opening

Silk shirts with opening at neckline classify in 6205, not 6211 'other garments', per heading definitions.

6217.10Higher: 27.1% vs 20.5%

If made from non-woven silk fabric

Non-woven textile made-up articles shift to 6217, outside woven garment classifications of 6211.

6117.80.95Higher: 34.6% vs 20.5%

If knitted and part of swimwear set

Knitted swimwear components go to Chapter 61; Chapter 62 only covers non-knitted swimwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed invoices specifying silk percentage and vest dimensions to confirm 'vest' subcategory

• Ensure no pockets below waist or ribbed waistband to avoid exclusion from similar headings like 6205

• Use commercial invoices distinguishing from ensembles; single vests don't qualify as track/ski-suits

Related Products under HTS 6211.39.60.60

Silk Men's Track Vest

A lightweight silk vest designed as part of a track suit ensemble for athletic activities, containing over 70% silk by weight. It falls under HTS 6211.39.60.60 as an other garment for men made of predominantly silk, specifically categorized as a vest. This non-knitted, made-up article aligns with Chapter 62 exclusions for knitted items.

Silk Ski Training Vest Men's

Men's vest for ski training made of 75% silk fabric, categorized as other garments under 6211 not meeting full ski-suit ensemble criteria. Woven construction places it in Chapter 62 for made-up silk vests over 70% silk content. Excludes full ski overalls or matching ensembles per notes.

Luxury Silk Sports Vest Male

Premium men's sports vest from 80% silk, suitable for track or casual athletic wear, as non-knitted other garment. Fits HTS 6211.39.60.60 for silk-dominant vests in men's category. Adheres to Chapter exclusions for knitted items and worn articles.

72% Silk Men's Athletic Vest

Men's athletic vest composed of 72% silk by weight, designed for swim training but not full swimwear set. As a woven vest of other textile materials, it classifies in 6211.39.60.60 per statistical vest breakout. Complies with Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up articles.

Silk Blend Runner's Vest Men

Men's runner's vest with 70% silk waste, lightweight for track suits, non-knitted construction. Placed in HTS 6211.39.60.60 as men's vest of high-silk content other garments. Excludes full track suit sets per heading scope.

Elite Silk Cycling Vest Male

High-performance men's cycling vest from 75% silk, for athletic other garments category. Woven silk qualifies under 6211.39.60.60 vest statistical suffix for men's items. Made-up article per Chapter 62 notes.