Women's Cotton Puffer Vest from Germany
A lightweight, insulated cotton vest designed for outdoor recreational activities like hiking and camping, featuring synthetic fill for warmth and water-repellent fabric. Classified under HTS 6211.42.0570 as recreational performance outerwear vest of cotton for women or girls, not knitted or crocheted, excluding swimwear or ski-suits. It lacks pockets below the waist and ribbed waistband as per Chapter notes for headings 6205/6206.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric is 100% cotton or predominantly cotton via lab tests; blends over 50% man-made may shift to 6211.43
• Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' and provide invoices specifying no lower pockets or ribbed waistband to avoid reclassification