Wool-Rich Synthetic Dress Shorts Ensemble from Germany
Tailored dress shorts forming the lower garment of a men's knitted business ensemble, with synthetic fibers incorporating 28% wool for refined texture. Ensemble includes identical fabric jacket, put up for retail sale meeting Chapter 61 criteria. Classified in 6103.23.0010 for synthetic ensembles with ≥23% wool content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm shorts qualify as non-swimwear (no mesh lining or quick-dry features) via product specs
• Use consistent sizing across ensemble pieces to satisfy 'corresponding or compatible size' requirement
• Beware of misdeclaration as casual shorts, which could shift to lower-duty casual wear codes