Women's Wool Cable Knit Vest from Japan
A women's wool vest featuring a classic cable knit pattern, designed as an outer garment for layering over blouses or shirts. It falls under HTS 6211.49.60.50 as a non-knitted or non-crocheted vest made of wool or fine animal hair, classified among other garments for women or girls. This category includes vests without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistbands that would place them in headings 6205 or 6206.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure no ribbed waistband or waist pockets to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed garment specs and closure direction (right-over-left for women's) in entry docs to confirm gender designation