Men's Gore-Tex Snowboard Pants from Japan
These men's snowboard pants are made from waterproof man-made fiber fabrics of heading 5903, featuring seam-sealed construction, reinforced knees, and adjustable waist for recreational performance. Classified under HTS 6210.40.25.31 as ski/snowboard pants due to their design for snowboarding with water-resistant outer shell and insulation suitable for cold-weather sports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric composition matches headings 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 via lab tests to avoid reclassification
• Include performance specs and end-use documentation proving recreational outerwear to qualify under 647 statistical suffix
• Label country of origin clearly as man-made fibers require precise disclosure to prevent penalties