Wool Blend Hiking Trousers from China
These women's wool blend trousers are designed for recreational hiking with reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and water-resistant coating, classified under HTS 6204.69.0620 as recreational performance outerwear trousers subject to wool restraints. The wool content triggers the restraint category (448) while meeting the non-knitted, performance-oriented criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds threshold for restraint (448) via lab testing; declare accurately to avoid penalties
• Include performance fabric certifications and country-of-origin docs for recreational outerwear claims
• Watch for misclassification as ensembles if sold with matching jacket; separate components properly