Girls' Nylon Bike Shorts from Japan
Form-fitting knitted nylon shorts for girls' cycling or yoga, with flatlock seams and gripper hem. Classified under HTS 6104.63.20.60 for other girls' synthetic fiber shorts, as bike shorts lack swimwear liners or ensemble matching. Knitted synthetic composition fits Chapter 61 trousers/shorts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab test for nylon/polyester synthetic blend ratios; declare as 'other shorts' not athletic uniforms
• Common issue: tight fit mistaken for swimwear—lacks water resistance
• Invoice must specify no ribbed waistband for 6109 avoidance