Men's Modal Climbing Shorts

Durable modal fabric shorts with chalk pockets and reinforced knees for rock climbing recreation, qualifying as performance outerwear. Under HTS 6203.49.09.60 for men's shorts of other textiles, excluding knits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

6211.49.60Higher: 29.5% vs 20.3%

If identifiable as ski pants/shorts

Ski-suits heading 6211 per specific chapter definition.

6203.49Same rate: 20.3%

If treated as suit component

Suit sets have dedicated provisions earlier in 6203.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 20.3%

If textile fabric coated for impermeability before making up

Coated fabrics made up after coating go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify modal as 'other textile' not cellulose for correct 6203.49 placement

Retail packaging aids classification as made-up consumer goods

Monitor for closure type per notes (left-over-right for men's)

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