Boys' Winter Synthetic Down Shorts from China

Insulated shorts for boys made from synthetic fibers with high down content (meeting HTS 6203.43.45.00 specs) for cold-weather activities like skiing or snow play. They are shorter than trousers but qualify as shorts other than swimwear.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Differentiate from swimwear by fabric and lack of water-resistant coating; declare insulation purpose

Require fiber content labels per FTC/AWI; pitfall is size misclassification to baby garments

Test for down migration prevention in customs samples