Polyester Baby Shorts

These lightweight polyester shorts are designed for babies under 86 cm in height, featuring elastic waistbands and knitted construction for comfort. They classify under HTS 6111.90.10.00 as babies' shorts made of artificial fibers, not imported as part of sets. The garment meets Chapter 61 criteria for made-up knitted articles for infants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6111.20.10.00Higher: 37.2% vs 32.4%

If made primarily of cotton

Cotton-based baby shorts fall under the cotton subheading within babies' garments.

6111.30.50Higher: 33.5% vs 32.4%

If synthetic but part of a retail set with upper garment

Sets imported together for babies shift to ensemble provisions excluding individual shorts.

6209.20.50Lower: 26.8% vs 32.4%

If not knitted or crocheted

Woven artificial fiber baby shorts classify in Chapter 62 for non-knitted garments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify baby height limit under 86cm with size labels to qualify as heading 6111 garments

Provide fiber content documentation proving artificial fibers like polyester exceed natural materials

Avoid importing with upper garments to prevent set classification under other subheadings