Modal Fabric Cargo Shorts from Japan
Men's modal cargo shorts with utility features, made from man-made modal fabric, classified under HTS 6203.49.90.30 for other textile shorts subject to restraints. Woven construction in Chapter 62.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document modal as cellulosic man-made fiber for accurate quotas
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling sets to prevent ensemble rules
• Pre-validate with binding ruling for novel fiber blends