Fine Wool Synthetic Sweater Shorts Set from Japan
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 — 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
• Declare exact wool percentage and knitting stitch count if challenged; photograph retail packaging
• Pitfall: shorts with swimwear features excluded from ensemble definition