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Men's Wool Blend Performance Hiking Trousers from Japan

These trousers are made from a wool-blend fabric designed for recreational performance outerwear, featuring water-resistant coating and reinforced knees for outdoor activities like hiking. They classify under HTS 6203.49.0925 as men's trousers of other textile materials (wool blend) subject to wool restraints, not qualifying as a full suit or ensemble. The performance features distinguish them from ordinary trousers.

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

• Verify wool content exceeds threshold for restraint (447) category; provide mill certificates for fiber composition

• Label as recreational performance outerwear with care instructions; avoid misclassification as swimwear or industrial workwear

• Check quota availability before shipping; common pitfall is overlooking wool safeguard restrictions