Silk Cargo Shorts

Women's silk cargo shorts (82% silk) with multiple utility pockets and relaxed fit. HTS 6204.69.4510 applies to such silk-dominant shorts as women's non-swimwear breeches/shorts.

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.

6203.49Lower: 12.8% vs 18.6%

If men's left-over-right closure

Closure determines gender per note 13.

6104.62.20Higher: 32.4% vs 18.6%

If knitted synthetic blend

Knits to Chapter 61.

6211.33Higher: 26% vs 18.6%

If ski or sport-specific

Ski shorts to 6211 per definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pockets ok if above waist per notes; photo evidence helps

Silk quotas may apply—monitor Commerce Dept announcements

Label for dry cleaning to meet care regulations

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.