Silk Bermuda Shorts from China
Knee-length women's Bermuda shorts made predominantly of silk (72% by weight), knitted for a soft drape, perfect for summer professional looks. HTS 6104.69.40 applies as knitted shorts of silk-rich textile, women's lower body garment excluding swimwear. Silk fiber threshold and short style confirm classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
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
• Inspect for average stitch count ≥10 per cm to avoid exclusion from similar headings like 6105/6106
• Separate from ensembles; if bundled with upper garments, reclassify as 6104.62 ensemble
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'knitted silk shorts' to prevent bulk packaging misclassification