Analysis
HTS 6202.20.19 covers padded, sleeveless jackets (459) under heading 6202 (women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets)…).
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, the Israel FTA, and 9 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 14%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The general duty rate is 14% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 62 (72nd percentile of 352 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $1,400 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 58.5%, 4.2 times the general rate.
The other lines in the same group are 6202.20.11 (overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks and similar coats, 41¢/kg + 16.3%), 6202.20.29 (recreational performance outerwear: other, 36¢/kg + 16.3%), 6202.20.35 (padded, sleeveless jackets (459), 14%) and 6202.20.40 (other: other, 36¢/kg + 16.3%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6202.20.11 | Overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks and similar coats | 41¢/kg + 16.3% |
| 6202.20.29 | Recreational performance outerwear: other | 36¢/kg + 16.3% |
| 6202.20.35 | Padded, sleeveless jackets (459) | 14% |
| 6202.20.40 | Other: other | 36¢/kg + 16.3% |