Acrylic Blend Outdoor Shorts from Japan
Women's mid-thigh shorts of acrylic artificial fibers with DWR finish for bushwalking and light hiking performance. HTS 6204.69.03 covers these as recreational performance shorts of artificial fibers, non-knitted per chapter exclusion. Performance features justify specialized subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.6%
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
• Test for artificial vs. synthetic fiber distinction; acrylic qualifies as artificial
• Avoid 'swimwear' descriptors in marketing to prevent 6211.11 misroute
• Declare roll-up cuff features separately if functional