Women's Outdoor Hiking Shorts from Japan
These women's hiking shorts are made from durable nylon fabric designed for recreational performance outerwear, featuring water-resistant coating and multiple pockets for trails. Classified under HTS 6204.69.0646 as women's shorts of other textile materials (not cotton, wool, or man-made fiber specifically), intended for outdoor recreational activities like hiking.
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 fabric composition exceeds 70% non-cotton/man-made to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports
• Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' with care instructions per FTC rules to confirm HTS fit
• Avoid pockets below waist or ribbed waistbands to prevent shift to Chapter 62 exclusions