Girls' Hemp Blend Knitted Shorts from Japan
These girls' shorts are knitted from hemp blend yarn, knee-length with drawcord waist but no bottom tightening. Classified in HTS 6104.69.80.38 as shorts (included in trousers/breeches/shorts) of other textiles (hemp), excluding swimwear.
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
• Hemp may qualify for preferential duties; file correct certificates of origin
• Confirm no ribbed waistband to stay out of 6105/6106 exclusions
• Test for average stitches >10/cm if disputed classification