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Women's Cotton Polyurethane-Coated Denim Shorts from Mexico

These women's denim shorts are made from knitted cotton fabric coated with polyurethane (5903 fabric), featuring a classic five-pocket design and mid-thigh length. They fall under HTS 6113.00.90.42 as knitted women's shorts of cotton with a Chapter 59 coating, distinguishing them from uncoated knitted garments in other headings. The coating provides water resistance while maintaining the cotton base composition.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the knitted fabric meets heading 5903 criteria with polyurethane coating over 15% of surface area via lab testing for accurate classification

• Include detailed fabric composition invoices specifying cotton base and coating to avoid reclassification to uncoated cotton shorts

• Check for Chapter 59 exclusions; garments resembling swimwear or with specific closures may shift to other subheadings