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Nylon Shorts Cuff Hem

Pre-knitted nylon cuff hem component for athletic shorts, providing elastic finishing at the leg openings. Classified under HTS 6117.90.90.70 as a crocheted part of shorts made from man-made fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.6%+20.0%34.6%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%—14.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%—14.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6115Lower: 22.4% vs 34.6%

If features tightening mechanism like drawstring

Garments or accessories with drawstrings at bottom fall under heading 6115 per chapter notes.

5903.90.30Higher: 40.2% vs 34.6%

If treated as textile fabric for apparel

Knitted fabrics, impregnated or coated, shift to Chapter 59 if not purely made-up parts.

6216.00Lower: 16.3% vs 34.6%

If part of a complete apparel set

Non-knitted parts of garments or sets are classified under 6216.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label shipments clearly as 'knitted parts for shorts' with fiber breakdown to prevent reclassification

• Obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under US trade agreements