Men's Fine Merino Wool Shorts from China
Tailored men's shorts from fine merino wool knit, with elastic waist for comfort in cooler weather. These qualify for HTS 6103.41.10 as men's shorts (other than swimwear) of wool or fine animal hair, knitted. Merino's fine fibers meet the tariff's animal hair criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Declare exact wool type (e.g
• merino) and micron count to substantiate 'fine animal hair'
• Ensure no swimwear features like mesh lining to avoid exclusion from subheading
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline knit stitch density issues