Boys' Winter Synthetic Down Shorts from Japan
Insulated shorts for boys made from synthetic fibers with high down content (meeting HTS 6203.43.45.00 specs) for cold-weather activities like skiing or snow play. They are shorter than trousers but qualify as shorts other than swimwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from swimwear by fabric and lack of water-resistant coating; declare insulation purpose
• Require fiber content labels per FTC/AWI; pitfall is size misclassification to baby garments
• Test for down migration prevention in customs samples