Men's Merino Wool Alpine Ski Pants from China
Merino wool ski pants for men, imported as lower-body component of a two-piece alpine ski-suit with matching anorak. Their thick weave and ski-specific features like strap-under-boots classify them under HTS 6211.20.34.00 for wool ski-suit trousers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Package with matching upper garment for retail sale to meet 'ski ensemble' criteria in heading 6211 notes
• Beware of reclassification if pants have pockets below waist without ski intent, potentially shifting to 6203
• Use commercial invoice specifying 'ski-suit parts of wool' to facilitate CBP review