Wool-Rich Synthetic Dress Shorts Ensemble from Japan
Tailored dress shorts forming the lower garment of a men's knitted business ensemble, with synthetic fibers incorporating 28% wool for refined texture. Ensemble includes identical fabric jacket, put up for retail sale meeting Chapter 61 criteria. Classified in 6103.23.0010 for synthetic ensembles with ≥23% wool content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm shorts qualify as non-swimwear (no mesh lining or quick-dry features) via product specs
• Use consistent sizing across ensemble pieces to satisfy 'corresponding or compatible size' requirement
• Beware of misdeclaration as casual shorts, which could shift to lower-duty casual wear codes