Silk-Blend Women's Snowboard Pants from Japan
Women's pants crafted from silk-coated fabric (70%+ silk) of heading 5907, engineered for snowboarding with reinforced knees and waterproofing for recreational performance use. Classified in 6210.50.22.40 as other women's garments from specified fabrics, not part of a ski ensemble. Excludes knitted items per Chapter 62 notes.
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
• Provide weave analysis showing non-knitted structure to confirm Chapter 62 applicability
• Include supplier affidavits on silk waste/fiber ratio; common pitfall is misdeclared coating weight
• Check for pockets below waist that could shift to 6204 if resembling suit trousers