Silk Bermuda Shorts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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