Girls' Polyester Athletic Shorts from Japan
Lightweight polyester shorts for girls' active ensembles, featuring side slits but no swimwear elements like mesh liners. HTS 6204.23.0045 covers these as synthetic fiber shorts for ensembles, woven fabric excluding knitted articles. Designed for coordination with upper garments.
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
• Confirm no elastane over 22% to stay in non-stretch 6204.23; otherwise, risks higher duties
• Package with matching tops as ensembles for retail sale to match chapter definition
• Screen for orthopedic features that could redirect to 9021 medical appliances