Polyester Women's Knee-Length Shorts

These women's knee-length shorts are made from 100% artificial polyester fibers, featuring a tailored fit and belt loops, classified under HTS 6204.29.2025 as shorts within women's ensembles of artificial fibers. They are part of coordinated ensembles but reported specifically as shorts per statistical suffix 648.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

6204.62Higher: 26.6% vs 17.5%

If made primarily of cotton

Cotton shorts for women fall under the cotton subheading in 6204.62 due to material composition changing the specific textile material heading.

6211.32Higher: 18.1% vs 17.5%

If identifiable as track suit or ski suit shorts

Garments designed for sports like skiing or track activities shift to heading 6211, excluding standard apparel ensembles.

6115Higher: 19.9% vs 17.5%

If knitted or crocheted

Knitted shorts are excluded from Chapter 62 and classified in Chapter 61 for knitted apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify artificial fiber content exceeds 70% for Chapter 62 classification; ensure ensemble components match in fabric and style if imported as set

Avoid mislabeling as swimwear to prevent reclassification

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