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Boys' Knitted Cotton Bermuda Shorts from Germany

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 — 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

• 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