Women's Cotton Denim-Look Shorts Ensemble from Japan
Retail ensemble set of women's knitted cotton shorts mimicking denim style, matched with a cotton shirt-blouse, all in identical fabric per Chapter 61 notes. HTS 6104.22.0050 applies specifically to cotton ensembles featuring shorts (348 statistical suffix).
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
• Conduct stitch density test if challenged; must exceed 10 stitches/cm to avoid exclusion from related headings
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'ensemble set' and matching fabric details to prevent customs splitting into parts
• Ensure no swimwear features, as swimwear shorts exclude from this subheading