Men's Stretch Cotton Trousers from Japan
Cotton trousers with added elastane for stretch comfort, maintaining over 70% cotton content for classification. Under HTS 6203.42.4518 as other men's cotton trousers due to predominant fiber. Elastane spandex doesn't change heading.
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
• Lab certify cotton >70%; higher elastane shifts to MMF headings
• Label blends accurately; FTC requires fiber percentages
• Test elasticity claims; doesn't affect HTS but aids marketing