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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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