Men's Cotton Denim Knee-Length Shorts from China
These men's knee-length shorts are knitted or crocheted from 100% cotton denim fabric, featuring a 5-pocket design and elastic waistband for comfort. They fall under HTS 6103.22.0040 as shorts component of men's cotton ensembles, presented as part of a coordinated set with matching jacket or upper garment. The statistical suffix (347) applies to such ensemble shorts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the shorts are presented with matching ensemble upper garment (same fabric, color, size) to qualify under 6103; separate sales classify elsewhere
• Label fiber content accurately as '100% cotton' and include care instructions per FTC rules to avoid CBP holds