Women's Cotton Denim Bermuda Shorts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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