Women's Wool Hiking Shorts from China
These women's shorts are crafted from fine wool fabric, designed for recreational hiking with reinforced seams and multiple pockets for outdoor performance. They fall under HTS 6204.61.15.30 as women's shorts of wool or fine animal hair classified as recreational performance outerwear, not swimwear. The wool provides natural insulation and moisture-wicking properties suitable for active outdoor use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests to confirm classification in 6204.61
• Include performance features documentation like breathability specs to justify recreational outerwear status
• Avoid misclassification as casual shorts by providing evidence of outdoor durability; declare accurately to prevent audits