Men's Nylon Hiking Shorts from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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