Men's Fine Merino Wool Shorts from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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