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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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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