Men's Fine Merino Wool Shorts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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