Silk Cycling Performance Shorts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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