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Men's Wool Hiking Trousers from Japan

These men's trousers are made from wool or fine animal hair fabric, designed as recreational performance outerwear for hiking with reinforced knees, multiple pockets, and water-repellent treatment. They fall under HTS 6203.41.06.10 as men's trousers, breeches, or shorts of wool, specifically for recreational performance use, excluding swimwear. The garment meets Chapter 62 criteria for made-up textile articles that are not knitted.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests for accurate classification under 6203.41

• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'recreational performance outerwear' to avoid misclassification as ordinary trousers

• Ensure no pockets below waist or ribbed waistband to comply with notes excluding certain garments from similar headings