Silk Performance Trail Shorts from Japan
These women's silk trail shorts feature quick-dry fabric, elastic waist with drawcord, and side vents for mobility during recreational hiking or running. They are classified under HTS 6204.69.0520 as silk shorts for recreational performance outerwear, subject to wool restraints (448). Excludes swimwear per hierarchy, focusing on land-based activities.
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
• Distinguish from swimwear by emphasizing non-waterproof, trail-specific design in import documentation
• Monitor annual quota usage for category 448 to prevent overfill rejections at entry
• Use accurate HTS descriptions matching 'trousers, breeches and shorts' to avoid reclassification