Girls' Stretch Cotton-Synthetic Shorts from China
Knitted shorts for girls blending synthetic fibers with elastomeric yarn (5%+) for stretch, functioning as activewear breeches. HTS 6104.63.2026 applies as girls' shorts other than swimwear, with synthetic fibers predominant despite minor cotton. No ribbed waistband disqualifies from other headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Break down fiber percentages precisely; synthetic must dominate for this code
• Photograph closures to prove girls' design during customs review
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics sets, which could invoke ensemble rules