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Silk Kayaking Life Vest Cover from Japan

Women's silk cover vest (74% silk) for recreational kayaking providing quick-dry performance over PFDs. Fits HTS 6211.49.03.70 as women's vest with predominant silk in recreational performance outerwear. Excludes orthopedic appliances per chapter notes.

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

• Specify non-safety function in descriptions to avoid marine equipment regulations

• Provide washing instructions for silk to meet care labeling requirements

• Monitor for seasonal duty changes on recreational apparel