Levi's 511 Slim Fit Cotton Shorts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 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