U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 2 HTS codes referenced
Primary HTS Code
6104.62.2060
$117.8M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
34 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-29 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of children's shorts from HongKong.
NY 873787 April 27, 1992 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3G:358 873787 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2060; 6111.20.5000 Ms. Linda Hinchey C.F. Liebert, Inc. P.O. Box L Blaine, WA 98230 RE: The tariff classification of children's shorts from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Hinchey: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : April 21, 1992 ON BEHALF OF : Bravo Children's Wear DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples are unisex, children's 100 percent cotton, knit shorts. Each garment has a fully elasticized waistband, an applique on the left leg, and a hemmed bottom. The shorts will be imported in infants' sizes 6 to 24 months, and in unisex children's sizes 2 to 12. HTS PROVISION : HTS DUTY SIZE SUBHEADING RATE CATEGORY infants' 6-24 months 6111.20.5000 16.7% 239 children's 2-12 6104.62.2060 16.7% 348 IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement based upon international textile trade agreements. The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport