Men's Wool Golf Shorts from Germany
These men's shorts are knitted from fine merino wool, designed for golfing with a tailored fit, elastic waistband, and side pockets. They fall under HTS 6103.41.1020 as knitted or crocheted shorts of wool or fine animal hair for men, distinct from swimwear due to their golf-specific design and fabric. The chapter applies only to made-up knitted articles, confirming classification here.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% wool via lab tests for accurate Chapter 61 classification and avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Include commercial invoices detailing knit construction, men's sizing, and non-swimwear intent to prevent reclassification