Girls' Hemp Denim-Look Shorts from Japan
Girls' shorts mimicking denim but made from hemp fabric, with faded wash, rivets, and five-pocket styling. Classified HTS 6204.69.8046 as girls' shorts of other textiles (hemp), avoiding cotton denim headings. Woven made-up article per Chapter 62 notes.
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
• Test for hemp vs cotton; visual denim appearance often leads to misdeclaration
• Hemp THC content must be documented below 0.3% for USDA compliance
• Use statistical suffix 847 correctly for shorts tracking in trade data