Water-Resistant Wool Hiking Trousers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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