The North Face Women's Osito Vest from Japan
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 — 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
• 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