Men's Merino Wool Alpine Ski Pants from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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