Girls' Nylon Playsuit Shorts Waistbands from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
38.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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