Wool Mix Polyester Shorts Ensemble from Japan
Retail ensemble of women's knitted shorts from polyester with 28% wool, including coordinating top, identical fabric per chapter ensemble note. HTS 6104.23.0016 applies to shorts (not swimwear) in synthetic fiber ensembles containing 23%+ wool or fine animal hair. Loose fit suitable for summer business casual.
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 fiber burn test or lab analysis pre-shipment; discrepancies in declared vs tested wool % lead to duty adjustments
• Package as complete ensemble for retail; bulk shipments may classify as separate trousers/shorts under different subheadings
• Avoid drawstrings or ribbed bottoms per heading 6109 note exclusion; plain hem designs maintain classification