Silk Bermuda Shorts from Japan
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 — 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
• 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