Fine Hair Wool Blend Shorts from China
Men's knee-length walking shorts made with 36% fine animal hair (cashmere blend) and 64% rayon artificial fibers, tailored for golf. Under HTS 6203.49.50.05 for shorts of artificial fibers containing ≥36% wool/fine hair, as non-knitted Chapter 62 apparel excluding swimwear. Precise wool content triggers this statistical breakout.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct burn tests or lab analysis for fine hair verification, as CBP scrutinizes animal fiber claims
• Declare as 'other' if not trousers/breeches/shorts specifically to match hierarchy