Wool Blend Hiking Trousers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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