Tailored Synthetic-Wool Shorts from China
Men's dress shorts made of synthetic fabric blended with 36% fine animal hair (cashmere), above-knee length for summer formals. Features pleats and cuffs. HTS 6203.43.70 applies as non-swimwear shorts with ≥36% wool/hair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.2%
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 non-swimwear intent via design (no mesh lining) to stay in 6203
• Use certified wool content certificates from suppliers for audits
• Declare as 'shorts other than swimwear' explicitly on entry docs