Women's Cotton Denim Bermuda Shorts

These knee-length women's Bermuda shorts are made from knitted cotton denim fabric, featuring a zip fly and belt loops for casual wear. They fall under HTS 6104.62.20 as knitted or crocheted trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts (other than swimwear) of cotton, specifically in the 'other' subheading. The garment lacks features like drawstrings or ribbed waistbands that would shift it to other classifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅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 instead of knitted

Woven cotton trousers, breeches, and shorts fall under Chapter 62, as this chapter covers only made-up knitted or crocheted articles.

6104.52.00Lower: 25.8% vs 32.4%

If made of man-made fibers

Material composition changes the heading within Chapter 61; cotton-specific subheading 6104.62 applies only to cotton garments.

6112.12.00Higher: 45.7% vs 32.4%

If designed as track suit bottoms

Garments identifiable as part of track suits are excluded and classified under heading 6112 for ski-suits and similar activewear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify fiber content is at least 70% cotton via lab tests to confirm Chapter 61 classification and avoid reclassification to synthetic blends

β€’ Provide detailed invoices specifying 'knitted or crocheted' construction and garment measurements to distinguish from woven Chapter 62 items

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as swimwear, which shifts to 6112; include care labels per FTC requirements

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