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Women's Wool Bermuda Shorts

These women's Bermuda shorts are made from 100% wool fabric, featuring a tailored fit with a mid-thigh length, suitable for business casual wear. They fall under HTS 6204.61.80.30 as women's shorts of wool or fine animal hair, not swimwear, classified in the 'other' subheading for shorts. The garment has a right-over-left closure typical for women's apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+20.0%33.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%—13.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%—13.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.62Lower: 29.1% vs 33.6%

If made predominantly of cotton or man-made fibers

Material composition changes heading from wool/fine hair (6204.61) to other textile fibers (6204.62), affecting duty rates.

6216.00.54Lower: 30.4% vs 33.6%

If sold as part of a larger ensemble set for retail

Ensembles meeting Chapter note criteria (identical fabric, upper/lower pieces) classify under 6216 as incomplete sets, not individual shorts.

6115.21.00Higher: 36% vs 33.6%

If knitted or crocheted from wool

Knitted garments exclude from Chapter 62 per notes; shift to Chapter 61 for crocheted/knitted pants/shorts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify wool content exceeds 70% for fine animal hair classification; provide lab test certificates to avoid reclassification

• Ensure labeling complies with FTC fiber content rules and country of origin marking under 19 CFR 134