Water-Resistant Wool Hiking Trousers from China

These heavy-duty trousers are made from wool fabric blended with elastomeric fiber for stretch, treated for water resistance, and designed without belt loops for a streamlined fit. They weigh over 9 kg per dozen, classifying under HTS 6203.41.25 as men's trousers of wool or fine animal hair meeting all specified criteria including weight and construction.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.1%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify water resistance via AATCC 22 or ISO 4920 tests and retain lab reports for CBP review

Confirm fiber content shows elastomeric fiber ≥3% and wool dominance; label accurately to avoid reclassification

Weigh sample dozens precisely; common pitfall is underestimating weight due to moisture absorption in wool