Linen-Cotton Blend Shorts from Japan
Women's knee-length shorts from a linen-cotton blend under 'other textile materials' threshold, with belt loops and side pockets. HTS 6204.69.8010 for shorts subject to cotton restraints (348), non-swimwear. Woven construction confirmed.
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
• Break down exact blend ratios on labels; blends over cotton limits reclassify
• Register for cotton quota tracking via Foreign Trade Zones if applicable
• Exclude swimwear features like elastic legs to stay in this tariff line