Girls' Spandex Bike Shorts from Japan
Form-fitting bike shorts knitted from spandex and nylon for cycling, mid-thigh length excluding swimwear. HTS 6104.69.8026 covers these man-made shorts (648), as non-tightened athletic trousers per notes. Padded chamois optional but doesn't alter base classification.
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
• Differentiate from swim shorts via non-elastic leg hems in descriptions
• Test for <10 stitches/cm average to rule out 6105 exclusions
• Use HTS advisory rulings for chamois-padded versions to confirm 6104 fit