Chilean Spandex Swim Shorts from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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