Chilean Spandex Swim Shorts from China
Men's swim trunks with elastic waistband, cut and sewn in Chile from imported nylon-spandex fabric. HTS 9822.02.03 eligible within man-made fiber apparel quota using non-Chile/US materials. Bathing suit subheadings specifically enumerated.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Swimwear elastic content carefully documented for fiber classification
• Liner construction affects complete garment vs parts classification
• Seasonal import patterns impact quota timing strategies