Men's Loose Fit Cotton Bermuda Shorts from China
Above-knee cotton Bermuda shorts with relaxed fit, side pockets, and elastic waistband for casual summer wear. These qualify under HTS 6203.42.45 as other cotton shorts other than swimwear, meeting the general trousers/shorts definition without specialized construction. The 8-inch inseam distinguishes them from longer trousers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm inseam measurement <19 inches to avoid trouser vs short confusion; document with photos
• Label 'not swimwear' explicitly if design resembles beachwear to prevent 6211.11 misclassification
• Test fabric for shrinkage; excessive rates may require different care labeling