Merino Wool Blend Cycling Shorts from China
Men's cycling shorts featuring synthetic base with high merino wool content for moisture management in recreational performance scenarios. Woven construction and non-swimwear design place them in HTS 6203.43.09.30 as wool-containing synthetic shorts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label for left-over-right closure to confirm men's classification per chapter notes
• Avoid ribbed waistbands or waist-below pockets that could invoke 6205/6206 exclusions
• Prepare for scrutiny on 'performance outerwear' claims with marketing materials