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Men's Wool Hiking Shorts

These men's shorts are crafted from fine wool fabric, designed for recreational hiking with reinforced seams and multiple pockets for outdoor performance. They fall under HTS 6203.41.06.30 as recreational performance outerwear shorts made of wool or fine animal hair, not swimwear, and classified as men's garments due to left-over-right closure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.3%+20.0%36.3%
🇲🇽Mexico16.3%+10.0%26.3%
🇨🇦Canada16.3%+10.0%26.3%
🇩🇪Germany16.3%—16.3%
🇯🇵Japan16.3%—16.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.43.45.00Lower: 20% vs 36.3%

If synthetic fiber predominant

Changes to man-made fibers heading if wool content drops below threshold, shifting from wool-specific subheading.

6210.20.50Lower: 27.1% vs 36.3%

If part of recreational performance ensemble set for retail sale

Garments prima facie classifiable in multiple headings go to 6210; ensembles of identical fabric are classified there over individual shorts.

6117Lower: 27.1% vs 36.3%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, directing them to Chapter 61 headings like 6117 for men's shorts.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify wool content exceeds 70% for fine animal hair classification and ensure accurate fiber labeling per FTC rules

• Provide documentation proving recreational performance use, such as performance fabric specs, to avoid reclassification

• Confirm left-over-right front closure to classify as men's; inspect for gender-specific cut