Handwoven Silk Walking Shorts from Japan
Women's handwoven silk shorts ideal for walking, mid-calf length with drawstring waist. HTS 6204.29.4043 covers these as silk shorts in other textile ensembles, excluding swimwear and knitted types. Matches chapter exclusion for worn clothing.
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
• Retain artisan certificates for handwoven silk to support value declarations
• Ensure no orthopedic features to avoid 9021 exclusion from chapter
• Batch import ensembles intact; disassembly risks individual trouser classification