Boys' Cotton Rash Guard Swim Shirt

A long-sleeve cotton rash guard shirt for boys provides UV protection and rash prevention during swimming. It qualifies for HTS 6211.11.80.20 as boys' cotton swimwear, being a made-up textile article designed for swim use.

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.

6205.20.20Higher: 37.2% vs 25%

If classified as boys' shirts without swim designation

Woven cotton shirts for upper body coverage fall under 6205 if not prima facie swimwear.

6112Lower: 23.2% vs 25%

If knitted construction

Knitted rash guards are covered by Chapter 61 swimwear headings, not woven Chapter 62.

6211.12.40Lower: 18.7% vs 25%

If of man-made fibers with similar design

Material shifts classification within 6211 swimwear to non-cotton subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'swimwear' with UPF rating to support classification and meet FTC fiber content disclosure rules

Avoid pockets below waist to prevent overlap with excluded garment types in headings 6205/6206 notes

Source from suppliers with CPSIA certificates for lead/phthalates in children's swim apparel