Silk Bermuda Shorts

Women's knee-length Bermuda shorts made of silk or silk waste, with a tailored fit and belt loops for casual elegance. HTS 6204.69.6510 applies as silk shorts (non-swimwear), trousers/breeches/shorts category, subject to cotton restraints (348) under woven textile rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.1%+17.5%24.6%
🇲🇽Mexico7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇨🇦Canada7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇩🇪Germany7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇯🇵Japan7.1%+10.0%17.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

6104.62.20Higher: 32.4% vs 24.6%

If knitted construction

Knitted shorts excluded from Chapter 62, classified in Chapter 61 for women's cotton or other textiles.

6204.69Same rate: 24.6%

If of wool or fine animal hair

Different textile material (wool) uses separate subheading within the same trousers/shorts structure.

6217.10Same rate: 24.6%

If imported as made-up parts only, not finished garments

Unfinished components like trouser legs classify under other made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photograph garments showing leg construction to distinguish from swimwear or skirts during customs review

Bundle documentation with harmonized weave analysis to confirm non-knit status per Chapter 62 exclusion

Watch for seasonal quota exhaustion in category 348; use FTZ for storage if delays occur

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Silk Tailored Trousers

Women's tailored trousers made from 100% silk or silk waste fabric, featuring a slim fit and front pleats for a professional look. Classified under HTS 6204.69.6510 as women's trousers of silk, not swimwear, and subject to cotton restraints due to category 348 agreements despite silk material. They meet Chapter 62 criteria for made-up textile articles excluding knits.

Silk Wide-Leg Palazzo Pants

Flowing women's palazzo pants crafted from lightweight silk or silk waste, ideal for evening wear with an elastic waistband. Falls under HTS 6204.69.6510 for women's silk trousers, subject to cotton restraints (348), as non-swimwear made-up articles of woven textile per Chapter 62 notes.

Silk Cigarette Pants

Slim-fit women's cigarette pants of silk or silk waste, cropped at the ankle for a retro silhouette. HTS 6204.69.6510 covers these as silk trousers, non-swimwear, under cotton restraints (348) for woven Chapter 62 articles.

Silk Pleated Culottes

Women's pleated culottes resembling wide-leg shorts or divided skirts, made from silk or silk waste. Under HTS 6204.69.6510 as silk trousers/breeches/shorts (distinguished from skirts by leg construction), subject to cotton restraints (348).

Silk Straight-Leg Trousers

Classic women's straight-leg trousers from pure silk or silk waste, with side pockets and zip fly. HTS 6204.69.6510 designation for silk lower garments, subject to cotton restraints (348), excluding knits and swimwear.

Silk High-Waisted Breeches

Women's equestrian-style breeches from silk or silk waste fabric, fitted through thigh with full seat reinforcement. Classified in HTS 6204.69.6510 for silk breeches, subject to cotton restraints (348), as made-up non-knit lower body garments.