J.Crew Slim Broken-In Cotton Shorts

J.Crew's slim fit broken-in cotton shorts mimic washed chinos with a 9-inch inseam and garment-dyed finish for vintage look. Classified as men's cotton shorts in HTS 6203.42.45.51.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.6%+17.5%34.1%
🇲🇽Mexico16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇨🇦Canada16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇩🇪Germany16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇯🇵Japan16.6%+10.0%26.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6203.42Same rate: 34.1%

If with pockets below the waist and ribbed waistband

Chapter notes for 6203 exclude ribbed/elasticized shorts from 'other' categories.

6103.43.20Lower: 32.4% vs 34.1%

If knitted or crocheted versions

Entire chapter excludes knits; defaults to Chapter 61 headings.

6211.33Lower: 26% vs 34.1%

If sold as track suit bottoms

Heading 6211 for sport-specific garments like track suits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Garment-dyeing doesn't affect classification but document process for origin rules

Measure waist properly; elastic features exclude from this 'other' subheading

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