HS code for puffer vest
The U.S. HS code for a puffer vest is usually 6201.40.60.20 (men's, polyester), with a 14.9% general duty and an estimated total of 27.4% from China and 27.4% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 52.4% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's, polyester | 6201.40.60.20 | 14.9% | 27.4% |
| Women's, polyester | 6202.40.60.20 | 14.9% | 27.4% |
- 6201.40.60.20: Of man-made fibers / Padded, sleeveless jackets / Other (659)
- 6202.40.60.20: Of man-made fibers / Padded, sleeveless jackets / Other (659)
What decides the code
A puffer vest is a padded, sleeveless outerwear garment classified in heading 6201 for men or boys and heading 6202 for women or girls.
- Gender decides the heading: men's and boys' padded sleeveless jackets fall in heading 6201, women's and girls' in heading 6202.
- The garment is a padded, sleeveless jacket, which places it in the anoraks and similar articles subheading rather than the coat subheading.
- Polyester is a man-made fiber, so the man-made fiber subheading applies, leading to 6201.40.60.20 for men's or 6202.40.60.20 for women's.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a men's puffer vest in heading 6202 is wrong because that heading covers women's and girls' garments only.
- Using heading 6203 or 6204 is wrong because those headings cover suits, trousers and similar garments, not padded sleeveless outerwear.
- Classifying the vest as a cotton or other textile garment is wrong because polyester is a man-made fiber and takes the man-made fiber subheading.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 27.4% = 14.9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 52.4%.
- Vietnam
- 27.4% = 14.9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6201.40.60.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a puffer vest?
The U.S. HTS code for a puffer vest is usually 6201.40.60.20 (men's, polyester). Other versions use 6202.40.60.20 for women's, polyester. The first six digits, 6201.40, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a puffer vest from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6201.40.60.20 is 14.9%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 27.4% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 27.4%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6201.40.60.20Of man-made fibers / Padded, sleeveless jackets / Other (659)
- 6202.40.60.20Of man-made fibers / Padded, sleeveless jackets / Other (659)
- Heading 6201Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6203
- Heading 6202Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6204
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.