Silk Hiking Trousers from Japan
These lightweight silk trousers are designed for recreational hiking, featuring reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and water-resistant coating for outdoor performance. Classified under HTS 6204.69.0510 as women's recreational performance outerwear trousers made of silk, subject to cotton restraints (348), as they meet the criteria for performance-oriented non-swimwear bottoms in Chapter 62 (non-knitted).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% for Chapter 62 classification; obtain lab tests to confirm against cotton restraints (348)
• Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' with care instructions; ensure no knitted components to stay out of Chapter 61