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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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