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Spandex-Infused Polyester Shorts from Japan

Men's polyester shorts with minor spandex for stretch, primarily man-made fibers, classified in HTS 6203.49.90.30 for shorts other than swimwear under fiber restraints. Woven and not part of coordinated sets.

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

• Disclose all fiber components including trace elastomers in entry docs

• Confirm no ribbed waistband to stay out of 6205 men's shirt exclusions

• Use licensed customs broker for quota tracking in high-volume shipments