Fine Wool Synthetic Sweater Shorts Set from China
Knitted women's ensemble of lightweight fine wool-blend synthetic sweater and shorts (non-swimwear), identical fabric with ≥23% wool, put up for retail. Classified under HTS 6104.23.0022 as sweater ensembles of synthetic fibers meeting wool content for chapter 61.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact wool percentage and knitting stitch count if challenged; photograph retail packaging
• Pitfall: shorts with swimwear features excluded from ensemble definition