Women's Cotton Quilted Vest from Japan
Quilted women's vest made of 100% cotton shell and lining, providing light warmth for fall layering without hood or sleeves. It is classified in HTS 6211.42.10.70 as a women's cotton vest under 'other garments,' excluding knitted items and not meeting suit/ensemble definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain COO certificate confirming cotton origin to qualify for potential preferential duties
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could reclassify under parts headings
• Test for shrinkage and declare accurately to pass CBP fabric verification