| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6208110000 | Doc | 52.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Okay, let's break down the classification and tax implications for your declared item: WOMENS BRIEFS based on the provided HS Code information.
1. HS Code Breakdown: 6208.11.00.00
- 62: This chapter covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. This indicates your briefs are woven or otherwise constructed, not knitted.
- 08: Specifically, this heading covers women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles.
- 11: This subheading narrows it down to slips and petticoats. Important Note: While your declaration is "WOMENS BRIEFS", the HS Code points to slips and petticoats. This is a crucial discrepancy we need to address (see section 4 below).
- 00.00: This further specifies the item within the subheading. The ".00" usually indicates no further sub-categorization is needed.
2. Product Classification Summary
According to the HS Code provided, your "WOMENS BRIEFS" are currently classified as Slips and Petticoats of man-made fibers. This means the customs authorities will treat them as such for import/export purposes.
3. Tax Implications
- Basic Customs Tariff: 14.9%
- Additional Tariff: 7.5%
- Additional Tariff (After April 2, 2025): 30%
- Total Tax Rate: 52.4%
This means for every $100 worth of briefs you import, you'll be paying $52.40 in taxes.
4. Critical Discrepancy & Recommendations
The biggest issue is the mismatch between your declared item ("WOMENS BRIEFS") and the HS Code (which classifies them as "Slips and Petticoats"). Briefs and slips/petticoats are different items with potentially different tax rates and import requirements.
Here's what you must do:
- Verify the Correct HS Code: Double-check the material composition of your briefs. The HS Code 6208.11.00.00 specifically refers to man-made fibers. If your briefs are made of cotton, silk, wool, or other materials, the HS Code will be different. The correct HS Code for briefs is likely within Chapter 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted) or potentially 6208.92 (briefs and panties).
- Material Composition: The material composition is critical for determining the correct HS Code and associated tax rate.
- Unit Price: The unit price of the briefs can also affect the tax rate.
- Required Documentation: You will likely need a commercial invoice, packing list, and potentially a certificate of origin.
- 2025 Tariff Changes: Be aware of the additional tariff increase coming into effect after April 2, 2025.
I strongly recommend consulting with a customs broker or reviewing the official customs tariff schedule for your importing country to ensure you are using the correct HS Code. Using the wrong HS Code can lead to delays, penalties, and unexpected costs.
Do you have information about the material composition of the briefs? Knowing this will help me narrow down the correct HS Code and provide more accurate tax information.