Wool-Rich Viscose Breeches from China
Men's riding breeches composed of 38% fine merino wool and 62% viscose (artificial fiber), featuring knee reinforcement for equestrian use. Fits HTS 6203.49.50.05 as breeches of artificial fibers with ≥36% wool, non-knitted made-up articles excluding swimwear. The blend qualifies due to wool dominance meeting the statistical suffix (447).
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates for wool to comply with textile quota restrictions if applicable
• Label garments clearly with fiber content per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds
• Avoid classifying as pure wool (6203.41) if artificial fibers exceed chief weight