Women's Cotton Puffer Vest from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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