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Men's Silk Basketball Shorts from Japan

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.

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

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