Silk Outdoor Shorts from Japan
These men's cargo shorts are made from 72% silk fabric of heading 5903 (textile fabrics impregnated with rubber), optimized for recreational trail running with quick-dry properties and vented panels. They qualify under HTS 6210.40.29.17 as shorts from special fabrics, high silk content, for performance outerwear use. Not a suit or ensemble per chapter definitions.
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
• Declare exact fabric heading (e.g
• 5903) on commercial invoice with supplier specs to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready to prevent set classification pitfalls
• Check closure style for men's designation (left-over-right); ambiguous cuts default to women's headings