Silk High-Waisted Shorts

Women's tailored silk shorts with 78% silk, mid-thigh length, cuffed hems for summer sophistication. Classified in HTS 6204.69.45 as shorts (other than swimwear) of silk 70%+, women's lower garments. Non-knitted made-up textile per Chapter 62.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

6204.52.20Higher: 25.7% vs 18.6%

If of cotton but silk misdeclared

If material changes to cotton, shifts to cotton subheading in same trousers/shorts structure.

6114.30.30Higher: 32.4% vs 18.6%

If knitted or crocheted versions

Knitted silk shorts excluded from Chapter 62, go to Chapter 61 other garments.

6216.00.58Higher: 27.9% vs 18.6%

If imported as unfinished with incomplete seams

Incomplete garments classified under 6216 rather than finished trousers/shorts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Explicitly state 'not swimwear' in entry docs to avoid 6211.11 misclassification

Use commercial invoices with yarn-dyed or woven silk specs for verification

Avoid selling in ensembles without declaring as set; individual shorts stay in 6204