Performance Wool-Blend Climbing Shorts from China
Men's shorts of synthetic fibers with 36% wool for climbing, featuring stretch panels, belt loops, and chalk pockets as recreational performance outerwear. HTS 6203.43.09 applies as shorts (other than swimwear) of synthetic fibers with qualifying wool content in the recreational category. Wool adds durability and temperature regulation for rugged use.
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
• Document intended use with marketing materials showing climbing-specific features to justify recreational performance classification
• Ensure shorts have no swimwear characteristics like quick-dry liners to prevent misclassification
• Batch test wool content uniformity across shipments to comply with fiber content rules