Textiles and apparel / HTS 6201.40.25.00
Men's down outerwear from Japan: 12.5% import duty
A worked example on a $10,000 commercial shipment of men's or boys' man-made-fiber recreational outerwear containing specified minimum amounts of down and waterfowl plumage. Priced Sep 2, 2026 by the Gateway tariff engine, the same engine behind the calculator, with every active duty program stacked and every carve-out shown.
Effective duty rate
12.5%
All active programs stacked
Duties on $10,000
$1,250
Ad valorem duty amount
CBP fees
$47.14
MPF and HMF, ocean entry
Landed cost
$11,297.14
Goods, duties and fees
How the rate is built
Each line is a separate legal authority. They stack on the $10,000 customs value unless a carve-out says otherwise.
| Program | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
General rate of duty (Column 1) Official rate: 4.4% 6201.40.25.00 | 4.4% | $440.00 |
Section 301 forced labor Net-of-MFN ceiling: only the gap above the Column 1 rate is charged. 9903.05.49 | 8.1% | $810.00 |
Effective duty rate | 12.5% | $1,250.00 |
Notes for this line
- Section 301 forced labor (9903.05.49) adds 8.1% to bring the column 1 rate up to the ceiling for this origin.
What changed on this lane
15% before the first entry below, 12.5% today.
- Feb 20, 2026IEEPA tariffs removed (SCOTUS)-15 pts
- Jul 24, 2026Section 301 forced labor: articles the product of Japan where column 1 is below 12.5% (U.S. note 52) added+12.5 pts
Official classification
6201.40.25.00Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down (653)
Men'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 › Of man-made fibers › Anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets) › Recreational performance outerwear › Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down (653)
Source: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, USITC, current revision. General rate of duty (Column 1) as published; Chapter 99 headings as listed in the table above.
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Questions about this example
- What is the import duty on men's down outerwear from Japan?
- On HTS 6201.40.25.00 the effective duty rate is 12.5% (4.4% general rate + 8.1% forced labor). On a $10,000 customs value that is $1,250 in duty before CBP fees.
- Which tariff programs apply to HTS 6201.40.25.00 from Japan?
- Section 301 forced labor at 8.1% (9903.05.49).
- What does CBP charge on top of the duty?
- The Merchandise Processing Fee at 0.3464% of value, $34.64 here, subject to the statutory minimum and maximum. The Harbor Maintenance Fee at 0.125% on ocean entries, $12.50 here. Total government fees on this shipment: $47.14. Collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Is this the exact amount my customs broker will collect?
- It is a planning estimate priced by the Gateway tariff engine on the assumptions shown: HTS 6201.40.25.00, Japan origin, $10,000 customs value, ocean transport. The entered classification, the appraised value, the entry date and any exclusion or program claim change the result, and antidumping or countervailing rates are exporter-specific. Run your own numbers in the calculator and confirm with a licensed broker.
Estimate for planning purposes only, priced on the assumptions stated above. Actual duties depend on the entered classification, the appraised value, the entry date and any program or exclusion claimed, and antidumping or countervailing rates are exporter-specific. Gateway Lines is not a licensed customs broker; confirm official determinations with one.