Women's Wool Bermuda Shorts

These women's Bermuda shorts are knitted from fine merino wool, featuring a tailored fit with an above-knee length and elastic waistband. They fall under HTS 6104.61.0020 as women's shorts made of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, excluding swimwear. The wool composition and short style distinguish them from trousers or ensembles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6104.62.20Same rate: 32.4%

If made primarily of cotton or man-made fibers

Material composition changes the subheading from wool/fine animal hair to other fibers within the same knitted shorts heading.

6204.59.40Lower: 24.1% vs 32.4%

If not knitted or crocheted (woven)

Woven wool shorts classify in Chapter 62, not Chapter 61 which is exclusive to made-up knitted or crocheted articles.

6112.12.00Higher: 45.7% vs 32.4%

If designed as part of a track suit set

Track suits have specific provisions in heading 6112, overriding general shorts classification if identifiable by style and presentation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify wool content exceeds 50% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 61 classification and fiber labeling under FTC rules

Include commercial invoices detailing HTS 6104.61.0020, yarn count, and country of origin to avoid misclassification as trousers

Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared animal hair blends, which could shift to synthetic headings and alter duties