Knitted Cotton Denim-Look Boys' Play Shorts

Knitted cotton shorts with a denim-like texture, imported as detachable parts for boys' play suits used in outdoor activities. Classified under HTS 6103.42.1065 as boys' shorts of cotton, knitted, specifically for play suit assemblies per statistical note 237.

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.

6103.42.10Same rate: 33.6%

If men's/adult sizing rather than boys'

Boys' garments are distinguished by cut and closure; adult shorts use different statistical suffixes within the same heading.

6113.00.90Lower: 24.6% vs 33.6%

If part of a multi-garment set excluding suits

Garments prima facie classifiable in 6113 (other garments) take precedence over 6103 per Chapter note.

6109.10.00Higher: 34% vs 33.6%

If T-shirts rather than shorts

Upper body garments like play suit tops classify in 6109, separate from lower body shorts in 6103.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide assembly instructions or set packaging evidence showing shorts as play suit parts to support 6103.42.1065 classification

Test stitch density (min 10 per cm) if disputed, as low density may exclude from certain headings per Chapter notes

Label with country of origin and care instructions; watch for reclassification if sold individually post-import