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Girls' Cotton Denim Knee-Length Shorts from Germany

These girls' shorts are made from 100% cotton denim fabric, featuring a mid-thigh length suitable for casual wear, with an elastic waistband and mock pockets. They fall under HTS 6204.62.8066 as other girls' shorts of cotton, not swimwear, distinguishing them from longer trousers or bib overalls in the same heading. The 'other' subcategories exclude specific styles like blue denim or colored variants.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content is at least 70% cotton via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to man-made fibers

• Label garments clearly with country of origin, care instructions, and size per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds at entry

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as boys' shorts; ensure right-over-left closure and girls' sizing for proper heading