Silk Utility Vest Jacket from China
Men's sleeveless silk utility vest jacket (72% silk) with tool pockets and zippers, functioning as a jacket-type layer excluded from 6201. HTS 6211.39.60.70 applies to such high-silk, non-knitted other garments resembling swim/tracksuit layers. Chapter excludes knitted but includes made-up silk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm no ribbed waistband to avoid 6205/6206 exclusion
• Detail utility features on invoice for proper 6211 placement
• Test for metal thread allowance per chapter notes