Silk Bermuda Shorts

Women's knee-length Bermuda shorts made of 75% silk with a tailored fit and belt loops. Falls under 6204.69.4510 as shorts (not swimwear) with ≥70% silk content, within the women's trousers, breeches, and shorts category of Chapter 62. Excludes knitted articles per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.62Higher: 26.6% vs 18.6%

If made from synthetic silk blends under 70% silk

Synthetic fiber dominant trousers use different subheadings in 6204.62, altering material-based duties.

6114.30.10Higher: 45.7% vs 18.6%

If crocheted or knitted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles; silk shorts would go to Chapter 61 headings like 6114.

6211.32Lower: 18.1% vs 18.6%

If designed as part of a ski ensemble

Ski-specific garments or sets classify in 6211 per detailed chapter note definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on right-over-left closure for women's designation per Chapter note 13; document fit evidence

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Related Products under HTS 6204.69.45.10

Silk Tailored Trousers

Women's high-waisted tailored trousers made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a slim fit and front pleats. Classified under HTS 6204.69.4510 because they contain over 70% silk or silk waste and are designed as women's trousers other than swimwear. The silk content exceeds the threshold, placing them in this specific subheading within Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.

Silk Wide-Leg Palazzo Pants

Flowing women's palazzo pants crafted from 92% silk and 8% elastane, with an elastic waistband for comfort. This HTS code applies due to the predominant silk content (over 70%) and classification as women's trousers in Chapter 62 for non-knitted textile garments. They meet the criteria for breeches and shorts exclusion as full-length trousers.

Silk Cigarette Pants

Slim-fit women's cigarette pants from 80% silk dupioni, cropped at the ankle with side pockets. This code captures silk-heavy (≥70%) women's trousers as made-up non-knitted articles under heading 6204. Meets exclusion for swimwear and fits Chapter 62 scope.

Silk Pleated Culottes

Women's pleated culottes from 72% silk chiffon, resembling wide-leg shorts or divided skirts but classified as trousers. HTS 6204.69.4510 due to >70% silk and non-swimwear trousers category in woven textile Chapter 62. Culottes fit as breeches per common customs rulings.

Silk High-Waisted Shorts

Women's mid-thigh high-waisted shorts of 85% silk satin with zipper closure. Qualifies for 6204.69.4510 as silk ≥70% content shorts (non-swimwear), made-up from textile fabrics excluding knits per Chapter 62 notes.

Silk Straight-Leg Trousers

Classic women's straight-leg trousers from 70% silk tussah with front dart detailing. This HTS subheading covers exactly such high-silk content trousers as non-knitted made-up articles for women/girls.