Boys' Spandex Athletic Shorts from China
These boys' shorts are crocheted from spandex-blend synthetic fibers for stretch and mobility during sports. Falls under HTS 6103.43.15.40 as 'other' boys' shorts of synthetics, knitted or crocheted, excluding swimwear. Designed as lower body cover without prohibited features like drawstrings per heading notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm 'other than swimwear' by excluding water-resistant coatings or swim-specific designs
• Batch test for average stitches per cm to avoid reclassification under coarser fabric notes
• Document retail packaging to differentiate from industrial or bulk shipments