Columbia Women's Flash Forward Jacket from Germany
A lightweight, packable rain jacket for women's hiking and trail running, made from recycled polyester with waterproof breathable technology. Falls under HTS 6211.43.0578 as recreational performance outerwear of man-made fibers, excluded from 6202 due to its technical shell and activity-specific design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs like DWR coating and breathability ratings in documentation to justify performance outerwear status
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready to prevent reclassification as industrial gear