Men's Laminated Trail Pants from Japan
Performance pants for men's recreational trail running or hiking, fabricated from laminated man-made textile fabrics of heading 5903, offering breathability and waterproofing. HTS 6210.40.29 covers these as other men's recreational performance outerwear garments from specified fabrics, excluding standard trousers of 6203. Designed for active outdoor use.
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
• Provide lamination certificates proving heading 5903 compliance; test for PU/PVC coatings
• Distinguish from 6203 trousers by emphasizing performance features in entry docs
• Avoid misclassification by noting no ribbed waistband or waist-below pockets per 6205/6206 notes