Men's Formal Silk Shorts Ensemble from Japan
A high-end knitted men's ensemble with a silk vest and tailored shorts, each containing over 70% silk waste blend, suitable for evening events. HTS 6103.29.2040 applies as shorts qualify as lower body coverage in a matching fabric ensemble set for retail. Excludes swimwear per heading scope.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm shorts lack swimwear features (e.g
• elastic legs) to stay in this code
• Use AATA rulings for silk waste blends if disputed
• Package as complete set to prevent customs splitting into parts