Merino Wool Long-Sleeve Thermal Base Layer Top from Japan

A form-fitting long-sleeve top knitted from fine merino wool, intended as a thermal base layer for outdoor activities, without waist tightening features. Classified under HTS 6109.90.15 due to its wool composition, long sleeves, and T-shirt-like design per chapter definitions. Merino wool offers moisture-wicking and temperature regulation.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm stitch density meets Chapter 61 standards; low stitches (<10 per cm) may reclassify away from 6109

Include country-of-origin certificates for wool; superfine merino often imports from Australia/New Zealand

Avoid pockets below waist or ribbed bottoms to stay in 6109; document design specs for CBP review