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Men's Polyester Cargo Shorts from Germany

These men's cargo shorts are knitted from polyester fabric, featuring multiple pockets and a relaxed fit for casual wear. They fall under HTS 6103.49.80.26 as knitted or crocheted shorts of other textile materials (not cotton, wool, or man-made fiber specified elsewhere), designed for men with left-over-right closure. Excludes swimwear and meets chapter requirements for made-up knitted articles.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests as 'other textile materials' excludes cotton, wool, and specific synthetics; declare accurately to avoid reclassification

Ensure left-over-right front closure for men's classification; provide garment diagrams if cut is ambiguous

Label country of origin and care instructions per FTC rules; watch for undervaluation penalties on casual apparel