Silk Boy Short Underwear
Cheeky boy short style women's underwear made from 85% silk knit fabric, offering full coverage. As a knitted women's undergarment with silk as the dominant material, it is classified under tariff item 6108.99.00 for women's or girls' briefs of other textile materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boy shorts are of cotton
Cotton underwear is classified under a different subheading.
If the garment is designed as outerwear such as shorts
Outerwear shorts are classified in heading 61.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the garment is designed as underwear and not as outerwear, which would fall under a different heading
• Keep detailed records of the fibre composition and construction method
• Check for any applicable trade agreement preferential rates based on origin
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Hand-crocheted women's briefs made from 78% silk yarn with an intricate floral pattern. As a crocheted undergarment with silk as the dominant textile material, it is classified under tariff item 6108.99.00 for women's or girls' briefs of other textile materials.
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Girls' Fine Wool Briefs
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