Silk Bermuda Shorts from Japan
Women's knee-length Bermuda shorts made of silk or silk waste, with belt loops and zip fly for a polished look. HTS 6204.69.65.20 covers these silk shorts (other than swimwear), subject to wool restraints, as non-knitted made-up textile articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure no swimwear features like elastic legs; otherwise, reclassifies outside 6204 scope
• Provide size charts showing women's/girls' design (right-over-left closure) to confirm gender classification
• Monitor quota fill via Census Bureau; silk under wool restraints can face delays