Boys' Polyester Athletic Shorts from Japan
Lightweight polyester athletic shorts for boys, with elastic waistband and side slits for mobility during sports. Classified in HTS 6203.43.90.40 as other boys' shorts of synthetic fibers, woven (not knitted), excluding swimwear. Meets criteria for trousers/shorts category without pockets below waist that would shift to other headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'woven synthetic shorts for boys' to distinguish from knitted alternatives
• Check for bib/brace designs; pure shorts without bibs stay in this subheading