Silk Performance Trail Shorts from China
These women's silk shorts are engineered for trail running and hiking, with quick-dry silk blend, elastic waist, and ventilation panels for recreational outerwear performance. Classified in HTS 6204.69.0530 for silk-based recreational performance shorts (non-swimwear), adhering to Chapter 62's made-up non-knitted textile rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide performance test data (e.g
• abrasion resistance) to justify 'recreational performance' subcategory
• Ensure no bib or brace elements, as those could shift classification within 6204
• Watch for man-made fiber quotas; track 648 category usage to avoid overfill penalties