Men's High-Waisted Silk Shorts from China
Knitted men's shorts from silk fabric containing 75% silk, ideal for summer formal wear. HTS 6103.49.40 applies as knitted shorts (non-swimwear) with silk dominating over 70% by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Explicitly state 'non-swimwear' in invoices to avoid Chapter 62 swimwear confusion
• Use weighted fiber analysis reports for customs valuation of silk content
• Ensure no pockets below waist if resembling heading 6105 shirts, per notes