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
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
• 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