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Boys' Cotton Athletic Shorts

Shorts for boys made of cotton poplin with elastic waist, designed for track or gym activities, not swimwear. Classified in HTS 6211.32.90.81 as other garments for boys under men's/boys' cotton subheading. Meets Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+17.5%25.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

6103.43.20Higher: 32.4% vs 25.6%

If crocheted or knitted

Knitted boys' shorts exclude from Chapter 62, moving to 6103.

6203.42.45Higher: 34.1% vs 25.6%

If with belt loops or pockets below waist

Features making them trousers-like shift to 6203 per exclusion notes.

6211.11Lower: 17.5% vs 25.6%

If swimwear style with mesh lining

Swimwear-specific designs classify under 6211.11 for cotton.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as boys' based on size and left-over-right design; measure height under 165cm if borderline

• Provide care labels in English per FTC rules for cotton garments

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets to prevent 6210 ensemble classification

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