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
20%
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
• 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