Men's Nylon Hiking Shorts from China
These lightweight nylon shorts are designed for recreational hiking with reinforced seams, multiple pockets, and water-resistant coating, classifying as recreational performance outerwear under HTS 6203.49.09.60. They are not swimwear and made from synthetic textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.3%
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
• Verify the fabric is other textile material (not wool/cotton) via lab tests for accurate Chapter 62 classification excluding knitted items
• Include performance specs in invoices to justify 'recreational performance outerwear' subheading and avoid reclassification to basic shorts
• Ensure labeling meets FTC fiber content rules; common pitfall is misdeclaring nylon blends leading to penalties