Women's Wool-Lined Snowboard Vest from Japan
Insulated women's vest for snowboarding, outer shell of nylon with 40% wool lining for thermal retention. HTS 6211.43.10.74 applies to vests as other garments under track/ski suits, man-made fibers dominant with ≥36% wool by total weight. Not a ski overall or ensemble per legal notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis on entire garment (shell + lining) to meet wool threshold; partial blends often trigger audits
• Include HTS statistical annotations (459) on entry docs for wool content reporting to CBP
• Differentiate from orthopedic apparel (9021 exclusion); sports vests must lack medical claims