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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%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

• 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