Men's Pleated Silk Shorts from Japan
Pleated front silk shorts knitted to 75% silk content for men's golf or resort wear, above-knee length. HTS 6103.49.40.10 for knitted men's shorts of silk textile materials, excluding swimwear per general provisions. Silk provides luxury drape and moisture-wicking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photograph construction proving knitted loops vs woven for verification
• Declare value per unit; silk premiums affect duty calculations
• Check for pockets below waist—no issue for 6103 but note for related headings