Girls' Nylon Playsuit Shorts Waistbands from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
28.6%
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
• 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