6203.49.60.30/Men's Silk Cargo Shorts/Japan

Men's Silk Cargo Shorts from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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