Girls' Stretch Cotton-Synthetic Shorts from Japan
Knitted shorts for girls blending synthetic fibers with elastomeric yarn (5%+) for stretch, functioning as activewear breeches. HTS 6104.63.2026 applies as girls' shorts other than swimwear, with synthetic fibers predominant despite minor cotton. No ribbed waistband disqualifies from other headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Break down fiber percentages precisely; synthetic must dominate for this code
• Photograph closures to prove girls' design during customs review
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics sets, which could invoke ensemble rules