Nylon Hiking Trousers from Japan
Women's nylon hiking trousers with reinforced knees and adjustable cuffs for rugged use. Falls under HTS 6204.69.8030 as women's trousers of other man-made fibers (nylon), subject to restraints (648), meeting criteria for non-swimwear lower body garments.
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
• Obtain mill certificates proving man-made fiber composition to comply with 6204.69 subheading
• Declare as 'trousers' not 'shorts' if inseam exceeds 12 inches to prevent reclassification
• Watch for ensemble packaging; separate items avoid 6204.22 suit-type sets per notes