NATO Military Camouflage Uniform Jacket

A standard-issue camouflage jacket used by NATO member country armed forces personnel. Classified under HTS 9806.00.45 as personal apparel for foreign military members on duty in the United States, allowing duty-free entry for their personal use. Meets uniform specifications for field operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6210.40Higher: 16.2% vs 10%

If imported commercially for resale

Men's outerwear garments fall under Chapter 62 when imported outside personal use provisions

9804.00.70Same rate: 10%

If for U.S. resident returning from abroad

Personal effects exemption applies to returning U.S. residents, not foreign military

6203.42Higher: 26.6% vs 10%

If exceeding personal use quantities

Standard apparel classification applies when not meeting foreign military personal use criteria

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include official military orders confirming duty station in the U.S. and personnel status

Provide diplomatic pouch documentation or military ID verifying foreign armed forces affiliation

Avoid commercial quantities; limit to personal use only to prevent reclassification

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