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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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