Boys' Knitted Cotton Bermuda Shorts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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