Pure Silk Lined Bermuda Shorts from China
Men's Bermuda shorts crafted from 85% silk coated fabric under 5903 with partial synthetic lining, knee-length with elastic waistband. Classified in HTS 6210.40.80.17 due to predominant silk content from specialty textile headings and men's short style. Ideal for smart-casual summer wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document coating process for 5903 fabric to justify specialty classification; retain production records
• Confirm no ribbed waistband or lower pockets to stay out of 6203/6204 exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying exact silk percentage and HTS to expedite CBP review