Boys' Cotton Boardshorts

Boys' boardshorts crafted from durable cotton twill with a water-repellent finish, ideal for surfing and beach play. They fall under HTS 6211.11.80.20 as boys' cotton swimwear due to their design for aquatic sports and exclusion from knitted categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+17.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.42Higher: 26.6% vs 25%

If for non-swim casual walk shorts

Without aquatic design elements, cotton shorts classify as boys' shorts under woven garment headings.

6112.49.00Higher: 30.7% vs 25%

If knitted cotton variants

Chapter notes exclude knitted swimwear from 6211, directing to Chapter 61 swimwear provisions.

6211.11Same rate: 25%

If men's sizing rather than boys'

Garment sizing and closure style determine men's vs. boys' subheadings within cotton swimwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document swim-specific features like drainage holes or mesh pockets to distinguish from apparel shorts during customs review

Ensure compliance with children's sleepwear standards if any flammability treatments are applied, even for swimwear

Batch test for colorfastness in chlorine water to prevent rejections under import quality controls