Women's Printed Cotton Culotte Shorts from Japan
Flowy culotte-style women's shorts in printed cotton voile, with wide legs, elastic waist, and ankle length resembling divided skirt but classified as shorts. HTS 6204.62.80.56 for other women's cotton shorts, woven non-knit per chapter exclusions. Retail as casual summer bottoms.
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
• Differentiate from skirts; short inseam and trouser pockets confirm shorts classification
• Ensure no set packaging with tops unless qualifying as ensemble per notes
• Test prints for metal thread; allowable but document to avoid special handling