Men's Wool Ski Base Layer Pants from Japan
Woven wool pants designed as base layer for alpine skiing, without insulation or full coverage features of ski-suits. HTS 6211.39.30 applies as men's other ski garment of wool, prima facie classifiable here per chapter notes excluding full ski overalls/ensembles. Not trousers due to athletic intent.
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
• Include technical specs showing ski-end use but not full ski-suit to stay in 'other' category
• Avoid bib/brace designs which could classify as parts of ski ensembles
• Test for wool purity; blends under 50% shift to 6211.39.60 man-made