Silk Performance Hiking Shorts

These men's silk performance hiking shorts are made from 75% silk fabric, designed with reinforced seams and multiple pockets for outdoor recreational activities. Classified under HTS 6203.49.07.30 due to containing 70% or more silk, as recreational performance outerwear shorts not for swimwear. They meet Chapter 62 criteria for made-up textile articles excluding knitted or crocheted.

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.

6203.49Same rate: 17.5%

If synthetic fiber content exceeds 70% instead of silk

Silk-specific subheading requires 70%+ silk; synthetic performance shorts fall under other textile materials in 6203.49.20.

6210.20.50Higher: 24.6% vs 17.5%

If treated as garments over $10 per dozen but under performance category

Heading 6210 takes precedence for certain over-quota or value-based other garments, per chapter notes.

6112.12.00Higher: 45.7% vs 17.5%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, directing them to Chapter 61 for men's shorts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide fiber content labels compliant with FTC and CBP rules

Include invoices specifying 'recreational performance outerwear' to avoid misclassification as casual shorts