Women's Knitted Cotton Cargo Shorts from Japan
Women's cargo shorts crafted from lightweight knitted cotton with multiple utility pockets and a drawstring waist. Classified under HTS 6104.62.20.30 for women's other cotton shorts, knitted or crocheted, as they cover the lower body without swimwear features. Excludes suits or ensembles per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document stitch density (at least 10 per cm) to confirm knitted construction and avoid reclassification
• Label clearly as 'women's' with closure style to meet sex-specific rules in chapter notes
• Check for drawstrings; if tightening at bottom, may shift classification per heading 6109 note