Women's Gore-Tex Snowboard Pants from Japan
These women's snowboard pants are made from waterproof Gore-Tex fabric classified under heading 5903, featuring insulated lining, reinforced knees, and adjustable waist for snow sports. They qualify for HTS 6210.50.55.31 as women's ski/snowboard pants of man-made fibers from coated fabrics, not meeting ski ensemble criteria. Designed for right-over-left closure typical of women's garments.
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 coating meets heading 5903 specs via lab tests; declare exact composition to avoid reclassification
• Include country-of-origin certificates and care labels for man-made fibers per FTC rules
• Watch for quota category 648 restrictions; apply for licenses if exceeding limits