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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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