Women's High-Waisted Cotton Chino Shorts from Japan
High-waisted women's chino shorts crafted from twill cotton fabric, with belt loops, slant pockets, and a 7-inch inseam for everyday office-casual wear. Classified under HTS 6204.62.80.56 as other women's cotton shorts, distinct from specialized categories like denim or athletic styles. Meets Chapter 62 criteria for made-up woven textile articles excluding knits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document weave structure (e.g
• twill) to distinguish from knits, preventing misclassification to Chapter 61
• Avoid pockets below waist if intending 6205 classification, as this adds trouser features qualifying for 6204
• Batch test for cotton purity; blends over 30% man-made may shift to 6204.69 subheadings