Women's Wool Puffer Vest from Germany
A lightweight, insulated vest made primarily from fine wool fabric, designed for recreational outdoor activities like hiking or skiing as a mid-layer garment. It features synthetic insulation but the outer shell is wool or fine animal hair, qualifying under HTS 6211.49.15.50 as recreational performance outerwear vests for women or girls, not knitted or crocheted.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Verify the outer shell fiber content is predominantly wool or fine animal hair via lab testing to confirm classification in 6211.49
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying 'recreational performance vest' and garment measurements to avoid misclassification as shirts
• Ensure no pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, as these would shift to other headings like 6204