Silk Cycling Performance Shorts from Japan
These men's silk cycling shorts feature 70% silk outer shell with chamois padding for recreational bike rides, classified as performance outerwear. HTS 6203.49.07.30 applies for silk (70%+) shorts in men's trousers/breeches category, excluding 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
• Provide technical specs proving 'performance' features like padding; avoid declaring as bib overalls
• Silk imports may require special merchandise processing fees; track visa categories for origin countries