Wool-Blend Artificial Fiber Trousers from Japan
Women's tailored trousers made from a blend of 40% wool and 60% artificial fibers like viscose, designed for business wear. Classified under HTS 6204.69.22 due to containing 36% or more wool by weight and being trousers of artificial fibers other than cotton, wool, silk, or man-made filament. Excludes swimwear and knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool; declarations must match or face penalties
• Provide detailed invoices specifying wool percentage and artificial fiber type for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as pure wool (6204.59) by documenting blend composition accurately