The North Face Women's Osito Vest from China
Fleece-lined synthetic vest for cold-weather outdoor pursuits like skiing or backpacking. Falls under HTS 6211.49.25.70 for women's vests of other textile materials in the recreational performance outerwear category, excluding knitted fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Retain fabric construction specs to prove not knitted/crocheted per Chapter exclusion
• Check for orthopedic features; if any, reclassify to 9021 per Chapter exclusions
• Declare value per piece for retail vests to avoid bulk undervaluation pitfalls