Chilean Spandex Swim Shorts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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