Women's Spandex-Blend Denim-Look Shorts from Japan
These women's shorts mimic denim but are woven from synthetic spandex-blend fibers for stretch and comfort, with a 5-pocket jeans styling. They fit HTS 6204.63.90.32 as other women's synthetic shorts, excluding swimwear, due to predominant man-made fiber content and non-specialized 'other' category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber burn tests if blend ratios are close to 50/50 to confirm synthetic dominance for 6204.63
• Package for retail sale individually, not in ensembles, to prevent reclassification as 6204.62 sets
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on specific Asian synthetic apparel origins; check ITC notices pre-shipment