Pure Silk Tailored Shorts from Japan
Women's tailored mid-thigh shorts crafted from pure mulberry silk with a zip fly and belt loops. Falls under HTS 6204.29.4043 for silk shorts (other than swimwear) in women's ensembles of other textiles. Excludes knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin proving silk source to qualify for potential preferential duties
• Ensure no pockets below waist if paired with shirt-like tops to avoid 6205/6206 conflicts
• Label fiber content precisely; under 100% silk risks reclassification to synthetic blends