Patagonia Baggies 5-Inch Cotton Shorts from Japan
Patagonia's men's Baggies shorts are made from recycled cotton canvas with a 5-inch inseam, ideal for hiking or casual use, featuring an elastic drawcord waist. They qualify under HTS 6203.42.45.51 for men's cotton shorts excluding swimwear.
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
• Confirm non-swimwear intent via marketing materials; water-repellent treatments may trigger reclassification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying inseam length and fabric weight to avoid undervaluation claims
• For recycled cotton, maintain supply chain certificates for sustainability claims without affecting duty