Women's Silk Hiking Trousers from Japan
These women's trousers are crafted from silk or silk waste fabric, designed as recreational performance outerwear with reinforced knees, multiple utility pockets, and water-resistant treatment for outdoor activities like hiking. They fall under HTS 6204.69.0540 as women's trousers of silk, classified as recreational performance outerwear, not swimwear, and meeting the criteria for non-knitted made-up textile articles in Chapter 62.
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% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk provisions; blends may shift to other subheadings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'recreational performance outerwear' use and garment measurements to avoid reclassification as casual wear