Men's Polyester Jogging Shorts from China

Elastic-waist shorts made from polyester, with mesh lining for ventilation, suitable for jogging or training. Classified in HTS 6211.39.80.90 as other garments of polyester (other textile materials), non-knitted, fitting track suit category but not swimwear or full ski ensembles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.3%

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

Ensure shorts lack swimwear features like quick-dry coatings to prevent reclassification

Use commercial invoices with HTS hints but avoid over-specifying to prevent audits

Check for right-over-left closure if unisex, defaulting to women's headings per notes