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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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