blackbox

OK, so I've done some research and wanted to share it with users who are in the US, and are interested in knowing why they are being charged around $320 for duty fees when they order an item like the J1A-GT.

Apparently the US Tariff code for this item is classified as 6201.93.3511. When looking up this code on the HTS search website: https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=62019335 we find that the duty charge is 27.7%. So if your going to spend around $1100 for an jacket that is made from man-made materials, it is going to cost you around $300. There is also a flat fee of $10 which you pay for all the processing work.

Hope this info helps.

@numberboy8,

you got lucky! 

import taxes for consumers are a medieval market protection mechanic that needs to die. it's contrary to free market principles.

Amen to that!

I'm also in Cali and got caught for $316. Go figure

wtf! Are you serious? How is it random like that? 

Blackbox, 

 

I'm 5'9 and 148, i got a small and the fit is great. In the picture i'm wearing a thick crewneck underneath and there's still room to move around comfortably.

 

If you're in the states you'll receive it in 3 days and the duty tax is $160.33 (just fyi)

Thanks for the info Numberboy8. 

I was hoping that there wouldn't be any duty tax in the US, but oh well.

Little late to the party but just got J1a-GT last night and excited to test it today.

It's perfect for the shitty rain weather in San Francisco.

Hopefully there will be inner layer attachment to maker it warmer, would love to

take this to Yosemite.

J1A-GT

P10-CH

Visvim 20L

Congrats! Love that jacket.

Out of curiosity, what size did you get for the J1A-GT? And how tall are you? I'm thinking of getting a pair but on the fence on whether I should get a small or a medium. I currently own an NIKE lab ACG 2-in-1 in a size S and it fits great. I'm wondering if the fit of the J1A-GT will be similar.