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Silk Waste Bermuda Shorts from Japan

Women's knee-length Bermuda shorts knitted from ≥70% silk waste, blending comfort and sophistication for summer outings. HTS 6104.69.40.20 applies as they are shorts of silk/silk waste, knitted, non-swimwear, for women or girls. Notes confirm shorts as lower-body garments outside suits or ensembles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct stitch density checks (≥10/cm if borderline with 6105/6106 notes) to affirm knitted status

• Declare exact HTS statistical suffix (748) for trousers/shorts; mismatches delay clearance

• Steer clear of drawstrings at bottom to avoid exclusion from similar headings like 6109