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Boys' Polyester Board Shorts from Germany

Polyester board shorts for boys' beach activities, but not swimwear due to non-waterproof design. Classified HTS 6203.43.90.40 as other synthetic boys' shorts. Excludes orthopedic or worn articles per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

27.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Differentiate from swimwear with affidavits stating casual use

• Invoice as 'woven polyester shorts, boys'' explicitly

• Watch for ensemble packaging with rash guards