Silk Performance Trail Shorts from Japan
These women's silk shorts are engineered for trail running and hiking, with quick-dry silk blend, elastic waist, and ventilation panels for recreational outerwear performance. Classified in HTS 6204.69.0530 for silk-based recreational performance shorts (non-swimwear), adhering to Chapter 62's made-up non-knitted textile rules.
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
• Provide performance test data (e.g
• abrasion resistance) to justify 'recreational performance' subcategory
• Ensure no bib or brace elements, as those could shift classification within 6204
• Watch for man-made fiber quotas; track 648 category usage to avoid overfill penalties