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Men's Wool Elastane Water-Resistant Hiking Trousers from Japan

These heavy-duty trousers are made from wool blended with elastomeric fiber, treated for water resistance, and designed for recreational outdoor activities like hiking. They lack belt loops and exceed 9 kg per dozen due to their robust construction for performance in wet conditions. Classified under HTS 6203.41.01 as men's trousers of wool/fine animal hair meeting the specific criteria for recreational performance outerwear.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify water resistance via AATCC or ISO tests and confirm elastomeric fiber content >3% with lab analysis for Chapter 62 compliance

• Ensure weight documentation per dozen pairs; common pitfall is miscalculating due to variable sizing—test samples

• Declare as 'recreational performance outerwear' and provide no-belt-loops photos to avoid reclassification to general trousers

Men's Wool Elastane Water-Resistant Hiking Trousers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6203.41.01