| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6211325040 | Doc | 45.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6211335030 | Doc | 53.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6208998010 | Doc | 40.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6208998020 | Doc | 40.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6112110010 | Doc | 52.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6112201080 | Doc | 65.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909010 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909010 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Sport Pants
Sport pants, also known as athletic pants, training pants, or joggers, are a type of casual or athletic garment traditionally worn for exercising and athletic activities, but increasingly common as everyday wear.
Material
Historically, sport pants were constructed from cotton or a cotton blend. Modern sport pants utilize a wider range of materials, including:
- Cotton: Offers comfort and breathability, but retains moisture.
- Polyester: Durable, lightweight, and moisture-wicking, often used in performance fabrics.
- Nylon: Strong, abrasion-resistant, and quick-drying.
- Spandex/Elastane: Added for stretch and flexibility.
- Fleece: Provides warmth and comfort, commonly used for colder weather pants.
- Blends: Combinations of materials (e.g., cotton/polyester blends) to balance comfort, performance, and cost.
Purpose
The primary purpose of sport pants is to provide comfortable and functional clothing for physical activity. They allow for a greater range of motion than many other types of pants and often feature designs that aid in performance. Increasingly, they are worn for casual activities due to their comfort and relaxed fit.
Function
- Flexibility: Allows for unrestricted movement during exercise.
- Breathability: Materials help wick away sweat and keep the wearer comfortable.
- Warmth: Provide insulation in cooler temperatures.
- Comfort: Loose fit and soft fabrics offer a comfortable experience.
- Moisture Management: Modern fabrics actively pull moisture away from the skin.
Usage Scenarios
- Exercise: Running, jogging, gym workouts, yoga, training.
- Warm-up/Cool-down: Ideal for pre- and post-exercise wear.
- Travel: Comfortable for long journeys.
- Casual Wear: Everyday use, lounging, social gatherings.
- Team Sports: Often used as part of team uniforms or training gear.
Common Types
- Joggers: Typically have a tapered leg and an elastic or drawstring waistband and cuffs.
- Track Pants: Traditionally looser fitting than joggers, often made of polyester and designed for running.
- Warm-up Pants: Designed for pre-game or pre-exercise warm-ups, often made of fleece or other insulating materials.
- Compression Pants: Tight-fitting pants designed to improve blood flow and muscle recovery. Often worn as a base layer.
- Open-Bottom Pants: Feature an open leg rather than elastic cuffs.
- Cargo Sport Pants: Include cargo pockets for additional storage.
- Tech Fleece Pants: Utilize Nike's Tech Fleece fabric, known for its lightweight warmth and modern aesthetic.
Sport pants fall under the category of garments designed for athletic activities or casual wear with a focus on comfort and flexibility. Based on the provided information, several HS codes may be relevant depending on the material and construction of the pants.
Here are the potentially applicable HS codes:
- 6211325040: This code covers track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, men's or boys': Of cotton. This specifically applies to track suit trousers made of cotton, and is categorized as recreational performance outerwear. The total tax rate is 45.6%, comprised of a base tariff of 8.1% and an additional tariff of 7.5%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 6211335030: This code also covers track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, men's or boys': Of man-made fibers. This applies to track suit trousers made of man-made fibers, also categorized as recreational performance outerwear. The total tax rate is 53.5%, with a base tariff of 16.0%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and an increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 6112110010: This code covers track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: Track suits: Of cotton Garments described in heading 6101 or 6102: Men's or boys'. This applies to knitted or crocheted track suit trousers made of cotton for men or boys. The total tax rate is 52.4%, consisting of a base tariff of 14.9%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and an increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
It is important to determine the exact material composition (cotton vs. man-made fibers) and construction method (knitted/crocheted vs. woven) of the sport pants to select the most accurate HS code.