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Levi's 511 Slim Fit Cotton Shorts from Germany

These men's slim fit cotton shorts from Levi's are made from 100% cotton denim, featuring a 9-inch inseam and classic 5-pocket design for casual wear. They fall under HTS 6203.42.45.51 as men's shorts of cotton, not swimwear, with a specific statistical suffix for men's apparel under category 347.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify 100% cotton composition via lab tests to confirm classification under cotton heading 6203.42

• Label garments clearly with fiber content, care instructions, and country of origin per FTC and CBP requirements

• Avoid misclassifying as swimwear (6211.11) if not water-resistant or designed for swimming

Levi's 511 Slim Fit Cotton Shorts from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6203.42.45.51