Men's Silk Cargo Shorts

These men's cargo shorts are made from 100% silk fabric, featuring multiple pockets and a relaxed fit suitable for casual wear. They fall under HTS 6203.49.60.30 as shorts containing 70% or more silk or silk waste, classified as men's or boys' shorts of other textile materials (silk). The high silk content and non-swimwear design match the chapter notes for Chapter 62 made-up textile articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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: 10%

If silk content under 70% but over 50g/m² fabric weight

Lower silk percentage shifts to 'other' silk shorts subheading without the 70% threshold.

6210.40Higher: 16.2% vs 10%

If treated with plastic impregnation or covered with plastics

Garments with substantial plastic coating fall under Chapter 62 heading 6210 for specially treated apparel.

6203.42.45Higher: 34.1% vs 10%

If made primarily of cotton rather than silk

Cotton-dominant shorts (over 70% cotton) classify under synthetic/cotton provisions in 6203.42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk content via lab tests (e.g

ISO 1833) to confirm ≥70% for this classification; misdeclaration risks penalties

Include commercial invoice detailing fiber composition, country of origin, and HTS code; silk requires CITES if involving wild silk

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as cotton blends—pure silk shorts must not have synthetic linings exceeding 30% weight