Women's Polyurethane-Coated Knitted Denim Shorts from China
These women's casual shorts are made from knitted denim fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903), providing water resistance and a sleek finish. They fall under HTS 6113.00.90.52 as women's or girls' trousers, breeches, and shorts from coated knitted fabrics of 5903. The garment features a mid-thigh length, elastic waistband, and side pockets for everyday wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
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
• Verify the fabric coating meets heading 5903 specifications with lab tests; polyurethane must be a surface layer, not integral
• Include detailed fabric composition and coating weight in commercial invoice to prevent reclassification to uncoated knits
• Ensure garment closure is right-over-left for women's classification; document with photos if ambiguous