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Men's Chino-Style Knitted Cotton Shorts from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.1%

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

• 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