Men's Silk Basketball Shorts

Loose silk shorts (78% silk) for basketball or casual sports, men's fit. Under HTS 6211.39.60.90 as other textile sport garments with high silk, excluding swimwear specifics. Woven, not part of full track suit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.5%+17.5%18%
🇲🇽Mexico0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇨🇦Canada0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇩🇪Germany0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇯🇵Japan0.5%+10.0%10.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6203.42Higher: 26.6% vs 18%

If casual non-sport shorts

Lack of athletic markers reclassifies to standard woven shorts.

6114.30Higher: 24.9% vs 18%

If knitted sport tights

Chapter 61 for knitted other garments like sport leggings.

6212.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 18%

If panty components

Brassiere/girdle parts if structured differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for elasticity in waist; ribbed bands risk 6205/6206 exclusion

Retail packaging as individual item avoids ensemble rules

Declare exact silk waste usage if applicable for duty calculation