Silk Bermuda Shorts from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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