Boys' Spandex Athletic Shorts from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
28.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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