Wool-Blend Performance Hiking Shorts from Germany
These women's recreational performance outerwear shorts are made from artificial fibers with 40% wool or fine animal hair, designed for hiking with reinforced seams and moisture-wicking properties. They fall under HTS 6204.69.0230 as shorts of artificial fibers containing 36% or more wool, classified as women's shorts other than swimwear in Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up textile articles.
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Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% wool/fine animal hair and artificial fiber base for accurate HTS classification
• Include detailed care labels specifying material composition and country of origin to meet US FTC and CBP requirements
• Avoid misclassification as swimwear or casual shorts by documenting recreational performance features like abrasion resistance