31. What is required for men’s woven 100% polyester (synthetic) trousers to be classified in subheading 6203.43.75, HTSUS, as water resistant trousers? (2025 April No.31 – Classification)
A) Men’s trousers cannot be classified as water resistant.
B) The trousers must have critically sealed seams, be visibly coated with plastic, and when sprayed with water using a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not have more than 1.0 gram of water penetrate after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 53.
C) The trousers must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35.
D) The trousers must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35 and the water resistance must be as a result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
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The Answer is: D
Citation: HTSUS Chapter 62, Additional U.S. Note 2
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