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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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