Substandard Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket from Germany
Patagonia Nano Puff insulated jackets imported, exported for catalog photography, rejected for insulation loft not meeting warmth specifications. Returned unchanged within 28 months by importer. Direct 9801.00.25.00 application for duty recovery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Thermal imaging or fill power test documentation vs original specs mandatory
• Photos showing original tags/packaging intact prevent 'altered condition' claims