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Boys' Polyester Board Shorts from Germany

Boys' mid-length polyester board shorts with drawstring waist, designed for beach but not certified swimwear. Classified under HTS 6203.49.50.60 as artificial fiber boys' shorts, other than swimwear per exclusions. Woven polyester fabric and casual boys' fit confirm placement.

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 via fabric breathability tests; no spandex blends

• Declare as 'other shorts' not athletic if multi-use

• Batch import under quota limits for artificial fibers

Boys' Polyester Board Shorts from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6203.49.50.60