Women's Cotton Sleep Shorts
Elastic-waist sleep shorts from lightweight woven cotton poplin, designed as summer pajama bottoms. They are made-up articles of non-knitted textile fabric, classifiable under tariff item 6208.21.00 as part of women's cotton pyjamas.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shorts are designed for general wear, not sleep
Women's cotton shorts for outerwear are classified under a different heading.
If the shorts are knitted or crocheted
Knitted or crocheted cotton sleep shorts fall under Chapter 61.
If the shorts are made of man-made fibres
Sleep shorts of man-made fibres are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shorts are clearly designed as sleepwear, not outerwear, to qualify under this tariff item
• If sold separately, they may be classified as shorts under a different heading
• Include packaging or labelling that indicates sleepwear use for CBSA
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