Women's Cotton Denim Bermuda Shorts

These women's Bermuda shorts are made from knitted cotton denim fabric, featuring a mid-thigh length and elastic waistband for comfort. They fall under HTS 6104.62.20.30 as women's knitted or crocheted shorts of cotton, other than swimwear, designed for casual wear. The chapter applies specifically to made-up knitted articles like these shorts.

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.

6204.62Lower: 26.6% vs 32.4%

If woven rather than knitted

Woven cotton shorts shift to Chapter 62, as this chapter covers only knitted or crocheted articles.

6114.30.10Higher: 45.7% vs 32.4%

If sold as part of a garment set for retail

Garments put up in sets with other pieces like tops classify under heading 6114 for ensembles.

6106.10.00Higher: 37.2% vs 32.4%

If featuring pockets below waist or ribbed waistband

Such features exclude from trousers/shorts headings per notes to 6105/6106, moving to women's shirts/blouses.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the garment is knitted or crocheted with cotton content exceeding 70% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 61 classification

Include detailed invoices specifying 'women's shorts' with right-over-left closure and measurements to avoid misclassification as unisex

Avoid common pitfalls like missing fiber content labels, which can lead to FDA or CBP holds

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