Polyester Women's Trail Running Shorts from Germany
Lightweight polyester shorts for women designed for trail running, featuring moisture-wicking fabric, elastic waist, and mesh ventilation as recreational performance outerwear. Classified under HTS 6204.69.03 due to artificial fiber construction and performance-oriented design for outdoor recreation. Excludes swimwear and meets criteria for non-knitted made-up textile articles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document breathability and wicking tests to support performance outerwear claim during customs review
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready to prevent misclassification as industrial wear
• Check for right-over-left closure to confirm women's classification per chapter notes