Women's Silk Culotte Shorts

Elegant women's culotte-style shorts made from pure silk, featuring wide-leg design, pleats, and side zipper closure. HTS 6204.69.8046 applies as women's shorts of silk (other textile materials), woven construction excluding knits. Silk's natural protein fiber qualifies as 'other' beyond cotton/man-mades.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.59.10.00Higher: 28.8% vs 20.3%

If of wool or fine animal hair

Animal fiber composition like wool changes to specific 'other textile' wool heading.

6212.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20.3%

If brassiere components included

Garments with bust support features classify under heading 6212.

6115Lower: 19.9% vs 20.3%

If knitted panty or brief style

Knitted lower body garments shift to Chapter 61 hosiery headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain silk authenticity certificates; CBP tests for weighted silk which may trigger different duties

Declare as 'shorts' not skirts; culottes must cover lower body without divided skirt features

Include mothproofing declarations if treated, as silk requires specific pesticide residue checks

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