Men's Spandex-Blend Athletic Shorts from China
Stretch men's athletic shorts blending synthetic fibers like polyester and spandex for flexibility, without ribbed waistbands. Classified under HTS 6203.43.90.30 as men's other synthetic shorts per Chapter 62 notes excluding those with prohibited tightening features. Designed for activewear, left-over-right closure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.9%
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
• Test for elastomeric content; if over 23%, may require special subheading declaration
• Include technical specs showing no pockets below waist to stay out of 6205/6206 exclusions