Silk Cycling Performance Shorts

These men's silk cycling shorts feature 70% silk outer shell with chamois padding for recreational bike rides, classified as performance outerwear. HTS 6203.49.07.30 applies for silk (70%+) shorts in men's trousers/breeches category, excluding swimwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6115Higher: 19.9% vs 17.5%

If graduated compression for athletic use

Compression hosiery/socks heading applies if designed primarily for compression, not loose shorts.

6203.49Same rate: 17.5%

If not qualifying as 'recreational performance outerwear'

Performance subheading is specific; casual silk shorts go to other textile materials.

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as camouflage pattern

Camouflaged textile articles shift to 6216 per special provisions.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical specs proving 'performance' features like padding; avoid declaring as bib overalls

Silk imports may require special merchandise processing fees; track visa categories for origin countries