Merino Wool Ski Shorts from Japan
These women's shorts for recreational performance outerwear incorporate 38% merino wool in an artificial fiber matrix, with thermal lining for alpine activities excluding swimwear. HTS 6204.69.02 applies as shorts of artificial fibers containing 36%+ wool, designed for outdoor performance. Wool enhances moisture-wicking for active use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.6%
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
• Ensure no swimwear features like elastic leg openings to avoid exclusion from this category
• Provide evidence of recreational use (e.g
• fabric specs) during customs review
• Batch imports by fiber-tested lots to streamline verification