Boys' Crocheted Linen-Cotton Blend Shorts

Crocheted shorts blending cotton and linen for boys, lightweight with open stitch pattern for summer. HTS 6103.42.10.70 covers as cotton-predominant boys' shorts, knitted or crocheted, in the 'other' statistical breakout. Excludes worn articles or orthopedic appliances per chapter exclusions.

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.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 33.6%

If classified as other made-up clothing accessories

Shorter or accessory-like items may shift if not full shorts.

6103.42.20Lower: 27.8% vs 33.6%

If men's sizing rather than boys'

Adult men's shorts have separate subheadings from boys'.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 33.6%

If unfinished or parts rather than made-up

Made-up requirement for Chapter 61; unfinished go to Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab certify cotton content > linen to stay in cotton heading; blends over 50% cotton qualify

Declare crochet gauge to differentiate from woven; CBP may inspect for construction

Avoid retail sets; individual sale prevents ensemble classification

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