| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6211121010 | Doc | 49.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6211111010 | Doc | 65.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6211121020 | Doc | 49.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6112410040 | Doc | 62.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6112490090 | Doc | 50.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Swimwear
Swimwear, also known as bathing suits, is clothing designed to be worn for swimming or other water activities. It generally minimizes water resistance and provides coverage while allowing freedom of movement.
Materials
Historically, swimwear was constructed from wool. Modern swimwear utilizes a variety of materials, prioritizing stretch, durability, and quick-drying properties. Common fabrics include:
- Polyester: Durable, chlorine-resistant, and affordable. Frequently used in competitive swimwear and recreational suits.
- Nylon: Offers excellent stretch and is lightweight. Often blended with Spandex for increased elasticity.
- Spandex (Lycra/Elastane): Provides exceptional stretch and recovery, ensuring a snug fit. Typically used in blends with other materials.
- PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Highly chlorine-resistant, maintains shape and color well, and offers UV protection.
- Microfiber: Soft, lightweight, and quick-drying. Often used in higher-end suits.
Purpose & Function
The primary functions of swimwear are:
- Hydrodynamics: Reducing drag in the water to facilitate efficient swimming.
- Coverage: Providing modesty and protection from the sun.
- Support: Offering support and shaping for the wearer.
- Comfort: Allowing for a full range of motion and a comfortable fit.
Usage Scenarios
Swimwear is used in a wide range of aquatic activities:
- Recreational Swimming: Casual swimming in pools, lakes, and oceans.
- Competitive Swimming: Designed for performance, minimizing drag and maximizing efficiency.
- Surfing: Suits designed to stay in place during wave riding.
- Water Sports: Suits suitable for activities like water polo, diving, and snorkeling.
- Beachwear: Often worn as fashionable attire on beaches and around pools.
Common Types
Swimwear categories are diverse, varying by style and coverage:
- One-Piece Swimsuits: A single garment covering the torso. Styles range from classic to sporty to more revealing designs.
- Bikinis: Two-piece suits consisting of a bra-like top and matching briefs. Variations include triangle bikinis, bandeau bikinis, and high-waisted bikinis.
- Tankinis: Two-piece suits featuring a tank-top style top and matching bottoms.
- Swim Shorts: Loose-fitting shorts, often with a mesh lining, providing more coverage.
- Boardshorts: Longer swim shorts, typically worn by surfers.
- Rash Guards: Close-fitting shirts providing sun protection and preventing chafing.
- Swim Dresses: One-piece suits with a skirt-like overlay.
- Competitive Swimsuits: Full-body suits designed to reduce drag and improve performance. These are often made of specialized materials and have a tight, compressive fit.
- Burkinis: Full-body swimwear designed for Muslim women, covering the entire body except for the face, hands, and feet.
Swimwear encompasses garments designed for aquatic activities, typically worn for swimming, water sports, or beach/poolside recreation. The materials used are often synthetic, providing stretch, quick-drying properties, and resistance to chlorine or saltwater.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 6112310010: Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: Men's or boys' swimwear: Of synthetic fibers Men's (659). This code specifically covers knitted or crocheted swimwear for men and boys, made from synthetic fibers.
- 6112410010: Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: Women's or girls' swimwear: Of synthetic fibers Of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread: Women's (659). This code applies to knitted or crocheted swimwear for women and girls, made from synthetic fibers and containing at least 5% elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
- 6211111010: Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Swimwear: Men's or boys': Of man-made fibers Men's (659). This code covers swimwear for men and boys, made from man-made fibers.
- 6211121010: Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Swimwear: Women's or girls': Of man-made fibers Women's (659). This code applies to swimwear for women and girls, made from man-made fibers.
HS Code Breakdown (based on provided reference material):
- 6112: This chapter covers track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted.
- 6211: This chapter covers track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments.
- 310010 / 410010: These codes further specify the type of swimwear (men's/boys' or women's/girls') and the material composition (synthetic fibers or fabric containing elastomeric yarn).
- 111010 / 121010: These codes further specify the type of swimwear (men's/boys' or women's/girls') and the material composition (man-made fibers).
- 303020 / 303030: These codes further specify the type of apparel (Sunsuits, washsuits, one-piece playsuits and similar apparel) for boys or women/girls.
Important Note:
The total tax rate for these HS codes varies. For example, HS code 6112310010 has a total tax rate of 63.4%, while HS code 6211121010 has a total tax rate of 49.3%. The tax rates are subject to change, particularly after April 2, 2025, with potential increases in additional tariffs.