Cotton Flat-Front Shorts for Tropical Suit
These are lightweight cotton flat-front shorts tailored to match a suit jacket in a men's tropical business suit, above-knee length and not swimwear. They are classified under tariff item 6203.19.10 because they are made of cotton and are imported as the lower part of a suit, meeting the Chapter 62 definition of a suit.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported without the matching suit jacket
Cotton shorts not part of a suit are classified here.
If made of materials other than cotton or artificial fibres
Suits of other textile materials fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the shorts are part of a suit set with a matching jacket, as this classification applies only to suit components
• If imported separately, they may be classified under 6203.42.00 for cotton shorts
• Ensure the fabric is cotton or artificial fibres and that all suit pieces match
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