Girls' Knitted Cotton PVC-Coated Bermuda Shorts from Japan
These girls' Bermuda shorts are crafted from knitted cotton fabric coated with PVC (heading 5903), offering knee-length coverage with elastic waistband and side pockets. Classified under HTS 6113.00.90.42 due to the knitted construction and specific coating on cotton fabric for women's/girls' shorts. The PVC layer enhances durability for active wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide coating weight and type certification to confirm 5903 compliance, as insufficient coating may lead to 6104 reclassification
• Label garments clearly as girls' with right-over-left closure per chapter notes to avoid men's/boys' headings
• Ensure no orthopedic features, as those shift to heading 9021 excluding this chapter