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Silk Performance Trekking Shorts from Japan

These silk blend shorts for women's trekking activities include zippered pockets, elastic waist, and quick-dry treatment for recreational performance. HTS 6204.69.0510 applies to silk shorts as non-swimwear recreational outerwear trousers/breeches/shorts, under cotton restraints in woven textile chapter.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm no ribbed waistband or waist-low pockets to avoid 6205/6206 shirt exclusions

• Use HTS advisory for 'recreational performance' claim; photos aid binding ruling requests

• Avoid misdeclaring length; shorts under knee classify here, not full trousers