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TE-1056

Olive GORE-TEX Base Layer Bottom — FW 2026

ApparelBase Layer BottomGORE-TEXFW 2026Owner: A. ChenStage: Concept
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HTS Classification

Derived from the latest brand packet upload for this SKU.

Assigned HTS
6104.63.2011
Women's trousers, knitted, of synthetic fibers
Item description (from brand packet)

Olive gore-tex base layer bottom for the FW 2026 line. Shell fabric is chief weight gore-tex (≥60%). Construction, trims, and intended use were reviewed against the binding rulings database and the brand's tech pack revision history.

Tariff rates by country of origin

U.S. landed duty for HTS 6104.63.2011.

🇻🇳Vietnam
11.7%

MFN rate. No active FTA with the U.S.

🇨🇳China
19.2%

MFN + Section 301 List 3 (+7.5%) currently in effect.

🇲🇽Mexico
0.0%

USMCA preferential — yarn-forward rule of origin met.

General Rules of Interpretation

Why HTS 6104.63.2011 was selected for this article.

  1. GRI 1Classification by heading text

    The article is a base layer bottom of gore-tex. The heading text of 6104 specifically describes garments of this construction and chief weight, satisfying GRI 1.

  2. GRI 3(b)Essential character — chief weight

    Brand packet indicates GORE-TEX represents ≥60% by weight of the shell fabric. Under Section XI Note 2(A), the garment is classified as if consisting wholly of that material, driving the non-knit construction (Chapter 62) classification.

  3. GRI 6Subheading selection

    At the 8-digit level, the garment is "other" (not described by more specific subheadings such as bibs, overalls, or industrial). Statistical suffix selected based on gender/sizing per the brand tech pack.

Spec change opportunities

Potential duty savings if the following design adjustments are adopted — requires product development review.

Adjust fiber blend
→ HTS 6104.63.2022
Current spec
Shell: 60% gore-tex / 40% cotton (cotton chief weight when combined with lining)
Proposed spec
Shell: 50% gore-tex / 50% recycled polyester

Dropping cotton below 50% by weight moves the garment out of the cotton subheading and into the man-made-fiber subheading, which carries a lower MFN duty for this construction.

New base rate
11.2%
0.5 pts lower vs. current
Change knit stitch count
→ HTS 6104.63.2034
Current spec
Jersey knit, 18 stitches per 2 cm measured horizontally
Proposed spec
Jersey knit, 10 stitches per 2 cm (qualifies as a different knit construction note)

Section XI Note 2 to Chapter 61 distinguishes knits by stitch count per 2 cm. Falling below the threshold reclassifies the fabric and lowers the duty rate at the 8-digit subheading.

New base rate
11.2%
0.5 pts lower vs. current
Add water-resistant treatment
→ HTS 6104.63.2018
Current spec
Untreated shell fabric
Proposed spec
DWR finish meeting AATCC 35 water-resistance test (≤1.0 g penetration)

Outerwear that passes the AATCC 35 water-resistance test qualifies for the 'water resistant' subheading, which is duty-rated significantly lower than the standard 'other' subheading.

New base rate
11.2%
0.5 pts lower vs. current

What-if scenario simulator

Model country of origin, fiber blend, and volume to project a duty outcome before locking specs.

60%
40%50% subheading break100%
Scenario result

Adjust the inputs and click Run scenario to model the duty outcome.