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Merino Wool Golf Performance Shorts

Women's golf shorts crafted from artificial fiber fabric blended with 38% merino wool for temperature regulation and stretch during swings. Classified in HTS 6204.69.0230 as recreational performance outerwear shorts of artificial fibers with ≥36% wool, suitable for active sports other than swimming.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+20.0%33.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%—13.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%—13.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.59.30Higher: 36% vs 33.6%

If of other textile materials without wool threshold

Non-wool recreational performance shorts use broader subheadings without specific animal hair content.

6114.30.30Higher: 34.9% vs 33.6%

If knitted from synthetic/artificial fibers

Chapter 61 covers knitted garments, excluding them from woven Chapter 62 classifications.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide invoices detailing exact wool percentage and performance features to prevent reclassification during CBP review

• Ensure right-over-left closure design for women's classification per Chapter 62 notes

• Watch for pitfalls in ensemble packaging; separate sales avoid suit/ensemble rules