Boys' Multi-Color Plaid Cotton Shirt Panels from China

Unassembled front and back panels of boys' cotton shirts featuring two or more colors in the warp and filling, imported specifically as components for completing playsuits. These parts are made-up textile articles of cotton, not knitted, classified under 6205.20.20.56 due to their role in playsuit assembly and multi-color design. They require final sewing with shorts or pants to form the complete playsuit.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Declare as 'parts of playsuits' with supporting commercial invoice specifying end-use assembly to qualify under statistical suffix (237)

Provide fabric content lab tests confirming cotton composition and multi-color weave to prevent reclassification to single-color subheadings

Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete documentation on boys' sizing (under 86cm height irrelevant here) which could trigger full garment scrutiny