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Wool-Blend Artificial Fiber Trousers from Japan

Men's tailored trousers made from a blend of 40% wool and 60% artificial fibers like viscose, designed for business casual wear. Classified under HTS 6203.49.50.05 because they are trousers (not swimwear) containing 36% or more wool by weight, with the remainder artificial fibers, in Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up textile articles. The wool content exceeds the threshold, placing it in this specific subheading.

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

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm at least 36% wool, as declarations must match exactly to avoid penalties

• Include detailed invoices specifying wool percentage and artificial fiber type (e.g

• viscose, acetate) for CBP review

• Watch for common pitfalls like classifying as 100% artificial if wool is understated, leading to wrong duty rates