Silk Bermuda Shorts from Canada

Women's knee-length Bermuda shorts made from 100% silk fabric, featuring an elastic waistband and side pockets. Classified under HTS 6204.29.4043 as women's shorts of silk (other than swimwear) within ensembles of other textile materials. The silk composition and non-swimwear design place it in this specific subheading.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk provisions

Include ensemble set documentation if imported with matching upper garment to avoid reclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as cotton blends, which shifts to different subheadings