Girls' Nylon Playsuit Shorts Waistbands from China
Elasticated waistband components of nylon (artificial fiber) for girls' recreational performance shorts in playsuits, pre-hemmed for easy sewing. These parts are imported under HTS 6204.69.0350 as components of playsuits (237), fitting the 'other' shorts category for artificial fibers. Chapter notes confirm classification for non-knitted made-up parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.6%
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'playsuit parts (237)' with HTS suffix; obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as full garments increases duties—provide cutting patterns as proof