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Wool-Blend Performance Hiking Shorts from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.6%

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

• 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