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Polyester Women's Knee-Length Shorts from Japan

These women's knee-length shorts are made from 100% artificial polyester fibers, featuring a tailored fit and belt loops, classified under HTS 6204.29.2025 as shorts within women's ensembles of artificial fibers. They are part of coordinated ensembles but reported specifically as shorts per statistical suffix 648.

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

• Verify artificial fiber content exceeds 70% for Chapter 62 classification; ensure ensemble components match in fabric and style if imported as set

• Avoid mislabeling as swimwear to prevent reclassification