Columbia Men's PFG Terminal Tackle Shorts
These men's cotton shorts are designed for recreational fishing performance outerwear, featuring quick-dry fabric, multiple utility pockets, and UPF 50 sun protection. They fall under HTS 6203.42.0751 as men's shorts of cotton classified as recreational performance outerwear, not swimwear. The durable construction suits outdoor activities like boating or angling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If synthetic fiber content exceeds cotton
Shorts with over 50% man-made fibers shift to synthetic trousers/shorts heading.
If part of a track suit set
Garments identifiable as track suit components, even in cotton, classify under heading 6211.
If not qualifying as recreational performance outerwear
Standard cotton shorts without performance features fall under other cotton shorts subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate Chapter 62 classification; blends may shift to 6203.43
• Label as 'men's' based on left-over-right closure; include fiber content and care tags per FTC rules
• Avoid misclassification as swimwear (6211.11); ensure no water-tight features or swim-specific design
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