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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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