Men's Nylon Hiking Shorts from Germany
Durable nylon hiking shorts for men, with reinforced seams and quick-dry properties for outdoor activities. Classified in HTS 6203.49.90.60 as men's shorts of other textile materials, excluding cotton, wool, or principal synthetics, and not swimwear. Meets criteria for trousers/breeches/shorts subheading without features like ribbed waistbands.
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
• Submit detailed material breakdown certificates; blends under 70% synthetics stay in 'other' but watch for 6203.42 wool blends
• Ensure no swimwear indicators like mesh lining; photograph garments for CBP review