Girls' Cotton Hiking Shorts from Japan

These girls' shorts are made from durable cotton fabric designed for recreational hiking, featuring reinforced seams and multiple pockets for outdoor activities. They classify under HTS 6204.62.1566 as girls' recreational performance outerwear shorts of cotton, other than swimwear, not meeting criteria for more specific subheadings. The casual yet functional design suits active play in natural settings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

26.6%

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

Import Tips

Verify garment closure is right-over-left for women's/girls' classification and include fiber content labels showing over 50% cotton

Provide documentation proving recreational use, such as fabric specs, to avoid reclassification to general shorts

Check for pockets below waist; if present with ribbed waistband, it may shift to heading 6204 exclusions