| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6112410010 | Doc | 62.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6112490010 | Doc | 50.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6102909030 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6102909030 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6211121010 | Doc | 49.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6211121010 | Doc | 49.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Women's Swimwear
Women's swimwear encompasses a broad category of clothing designed for recreational water activities. It varies significantly in style, coverage, and function, catering to diverse preferences and activities.
Materials
Common materials used in women’s swimwear include:
- Polyester: Durable, chlorine-resistant, quick-drying, and retains shape well. Often blended with other fibers.
- Nylon: Known for its elasticity, strength, and smooth texture. Offers good stretch and recovery.
- Spandex (Lycra/Elastane): Provides exceptional stretch and recovery, crucial for a comfortable and secure fit. Typically blended with polyester or nylon.
- PBT: A type of polyester offering superior chlorine resistance, color retention, and shape stability, often used in high-performance swimwear.
- Microfiber: A soft, lightweight material offering a comfortable feel and good coverage.
- Natural Fibers (Cotton, Linen): Less common due to slower drying times and reduced chlorine resistance, but used in some retro or casual styles.
Purpose & Function
Swimwear functions primarily to provide coverage and comfort while swimming or participating in water activities. Specific designs cater to various needs:
- Recreational Swimming: Focuses on comfort, style, and freedom of movement.
- Competitive Swimming: Emphasizes hydrodynamic efficiency, reduced drag, and muscle compression.
- Water Sports (Surfing, Paddleboarding): Offers secure fit, support, and coverage for active movements.
- Sun Protection: Materials with UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) ratings provide protection from harmful UV rays.
Types of Swimwear
- One-Piece Swimsuits: A single garment covering the torso. Styles range from classic to athletic, featuring varying necklines, back designs, and leg cuts.
- Bikinis: Consisting of two separate pieces - a top and bottom. Variations include:
- Triangle Bikinis: Classic style with triangular cups.
- Bandeau Bikinis: Top without straps or with removable straps.
- High-Waisted Bikinis: Bottoms with a higher waistband, offering more coverage and a retro look.
- String Bikinis: Minimal coverage with thin straps.
- Tankinis: Consisting of a top and bottom, similar to a two-piece but with a longer top that provides more coverage than a bikini top.
- Swim Dresses: Combining the look of a dress with the functionality of a swimsuit.
- Rash Guards: Close-fitting shirts or tops providing sun protection and reducing chafing. Often used for surfing or other water sports.
- Swim Shorts/Board Shorts: Loose-fitting shorts providing coverage and comfort, often worn for surfing or casual water activities.
- Cover-Ups: Garments worn over swimwear, such as sarongs, kaftans, or dresses.
Usage Scenarios
- Pools: Recreational swimming, lap swimming, water aerobics.
- Beaches: Sunbathing, swimming, beach volleyball.
- Water Sports: Surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, diving.
- Competitive Swimming: Races, training.
- Water Parks: Recreational activities, slides, pools.
Women's swimwear encompasses various types of bathing suits designed for female use, typically worn for recreational activities in water such as swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The materials used can range from synthetic fibers to cotton and man-made fibers.
The following HS codes are relevant to women's swimwear, based on the provided information:
- 6112410010: This code falls under Chapter 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted). Specifically, it covers Heading 6112 (Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted). The Subheading 6112410010 identifies Women's or girls' swimwear: Of synthetic fibers. The total tax rate associated with this HS code is 62.4%.
- 6112490010: Also within Chapter 61, Heading 6112, this code denotes Women's or girls' swimwear: Of other textile materials Of cotton. The total tax rate is 50.7%.
- 6211121010: This code is categorized under Chapter 62 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted). It falls under Heading 6211 (Other garments) and specifically identifies Swimwear: Women's or girls': Of man-made fibers Women's. The total tax rate is 49.3%.
Regarding these HS codes, it's important to note the differing tax rates based on the material composition of the swimwear. Swimwear made of synthetic fibers (6112410010) has the highest total tax rate (62.4%), while those made of man-made fibers (6211121010) have a lower rate of 49.3%. Swimwear made of cotton (6112490010) falls in between at 50.7%.