Men's Chino-Style Knitted Cotton Shorts

Slim-fit men's chino shorts knitted from cotton with slant pockets and a clean, preppy look for business casual. Classified in HTS 6103.42.1050 as men's trousers/shorts of cotton, knitted, non-swimwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.1%+17.5%33.6%
🇲🇽Mexico16.1%+10.0%26.1%
🇨🇦Canada16.1%+10.0%26.1%
🇩🇪Germany16.1%+10.0%26.1%
🇯🇵Japan16.1%+10.0%26.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6103.42.20Lower: 27.8% vs 33.6%

If blended with man-made fibers

Subheadings differentiate by primary material; synthetics have separate rates.

6113.00.90Lower: 24.6% vs 33.6%

If imported in matching sets

Sets of garments classifiable in 6113 per chapter priority rules.

6203.42Lower: 26.6% vs 33.6%

If constructed from woven fabric

Woven cotton apparel is strictly Chapter 62, not knitted Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'men's' per closure direction in chapter notes to avoid women's headings

Conduct fiber burn tests for customs verification of cotton dominance

Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, sticking to retail presentation

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