Women's Polyester Puffer Vest from China
A lightweight, insulated polyester vest designed for women, featuring a quilted design and zipper front, providing warmth without sleeves. It falls under HTS 6211.49.80.70 as a women's vest made of synthetic textile materials other than wool, man-made fibers in specific categories, or cotton, not knitted or crocheted. This classification applies to outerwear vests for casual or outdoor use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the vest lacks sleeves and pockets below the waist to avoid reclassification under 6204; ensure fiber content is accurately labeled as polyester or other non-specified textiles
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'vest' and gender design
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as a 'jacket' leading to higher duties