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U.S. imports of camping apparel & gear (End-Use 40050) totaled $1.1B in April 2026, traded with 140 countries.
Importers of Camping Apparel & Gear paid $245.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $1.1B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCamping apparel and gear imports cover a diverse mix of outdoor-specific products — including technical outerwear, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, and camp cookware — that span multiple HTS chapters depending on material and function. Because this end-use category aggregates goods classified across chapters for textiles, plastics, metals, and other materials, importers must classify each article individually at the HTS level rather than relying on the end-use grouping. Many camping gear lines sourced from major Asian manufacturing countries carry Section 301 tariff exposure, and the technical performance specifications of outdoor gear (waterproof ratings, insulation fill power, frame materials) often determine which specific tariff subheading applies.
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Waterproof or coated outerwear is often classified differently from uncoated garments of the same fiber content. Under the HTS, garments with a visible rubber or plastics coating on the outer surface may be classified as rubber or plastics articles rather than textile apparel, which can shift the applicable chapter and duty rate significantly. Importers should assess whether the coating is visible to the naked eye and whether it changes the essential character of the article before assigning a tariff classification.
Sleeping bags have their own dedicated HTS heading and are not classified by outer shell fiber or fill material in the same way garments are. The classification is relatively straightforward for standard sleeping bags, but the applicable subheading can vary based on construction details. Importers should consult the specific HTS chapter notes and, if needed, request a binding ruling from CBP when the construction is atypical.
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