Boys' Knitted Cotton Bermuda Shorts from China
Boys' Bermuda shorts made from knitted cotton fabric, knee-length with elastic waistbands for casual wear. Classified under HTS 6103.42.10.70 as boys' cotton shorts, other category, distinct from swimwear or denim. The chapter notes confirm these as made-up knitted articles for lower body coverage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document stitch density (at least 10 stitches per cm) to distinguish from lower-quality imports potentially reclassified
• Label with country of origin and care instructions per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds