HS Code for Girls' swimwear

HS code 6211.12 is the designated classification for women's or girls' swimwear that is constructed from woven fabrics, as opposed to knitted or crocheted materials. This classification falls under Chapter 62, which encompasses articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted. Woven fabrics are created by the interlacing of two sets of yarns—the warp and the weft—at right angles to each other. While less common in high-performance competitive swimwear, woven fabrics are frequently utilized for girls' fashion swimwear, board shorts, and certain types of beachwear that require more structural rigidity or a different aesthetic finish than knits. The classification process requires a careful examination of the fabric's weave. Under the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation, the primary focus for this code is the garment's function as swimwear and its woven construction. Unlike the knitted swimwear codes, 6211.12 does not differentiate between synthetic and natural fibers at the six-digit level, although many national tariff schedules provide further subdivisions for synthetic fibers. Accurate classification is essential for determining applicable tariffs, as woven garments often carry different duty rates and may be subject to different trade agreements or quotas compared to their knitted counterparts.

Products Included

• Girls' woven board shorts designed for swimming
• Woven polyester swim trunks for girls
• Fashion swimwear made from woven synthetic fabrics
• Woven beach cover-ups that meet the definition of swimwear

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6112.41, which is for knitted synthetic swimwear. Importers often assume all swimwear is knitted, but woven board shorts must be under 6211.12. Another confusion arises with 6211.11, which is specifically for men's or boys' woven swimwear.

FAQ

What is the HS code for girls' swimwear?

For woven girls' swimwear, the correct HS code is 6211.12.

How do I tell if swimwear is woven or knitted?

Woven fabrics are made of interlacing threads at right angles and generally have less stretch than knitted fabrics, which are made of interlocking loops.