Rayon Work Shorts from China
Men's knee-length work shorts constructed from rayon (artificial fiber) with reinforced seams and utility pockets. Falls under HTS 6203.49.50 for shorts of artificial fibers, woven and made-up, distinct from swimwear or ensembles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'men's shorts of rayon' to distinguish from swimwear in 6211.11
• Check for bib or brace features; those classify differently under 6203.49.20
• Use HTS lookup tools for exact fiber breakdown to prevent misclassification penalties