Men's Cotton Cargo Climbing Pants from Japan
Durable cotton pants tailored for rock climbing with articulated knees, chalk pockets, and abrasion-resistant fabric for recreational performance. Classified under HTS 6203.42.07 as 'other' recreational performance outerwear trousers of cotton, distinct from everyday apparel due to specialized outdoor functionality. They are woven made-up articles per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
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
• Document performance features (e.g
• reinforcement panels) in commercial invoices to justify recreational outerwear status
• Ensure no ribbed waistbands or pockets below waist that could trigger exclusion from performance categories per Chapter notes
• Obtain certificates of compliance for restricted substances like azo dyes common in performance dyes