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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

26.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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