HTS code for swimwear (2026)
Most knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers falls under 6112.41.00 for women's and girls' or 6112.31.00 for men's and boys'. The women's line 6112.41.00.10, for fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, has a general (column 1) rate of 24.9%. Men's synthetic swimwear under 6112.31.00.10 is 25.9%.
The attribute that most often moves a garment to another line is the construction and fiber combination. Swimwear in the 6211 lines is classified differently: women's or girls' of man-made fibers under 6211.12.10 has a general rate of 11.8%, and cotton swimwear in the "Other" group is 7.5%.
Candidate HTS lines for swimwear
| Code | Line | General rate | Special rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6112.41.00.10 | Women's (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers › Of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread: Use when: Women's knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers, of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. | 24.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.41.00.30 | Women's (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers › Other: Use when: Women's knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers that is in the "Other" group, meaning the fabric is not of the elastomeric type described in the line above. | 24.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.41.00.20 | Girls' (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers › Of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread: Use when: Girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers, of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. | 24.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.41.00.40 | Girls' (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers › Other: Use when: Girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers that is in the "Other" group. | 24.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.31.00.10 | Men's (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers Use when: Men's knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers. | 25.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.31.00.20 | Boys' (659) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers Use when: Boys' knitted or crocheted swimwear of synthetic fibers. | 25.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.49.00.10 | Of cotton (359) (doz., kg) Of other textile materials Use when: Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear of other textile materials that is of cotton. | 13.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6112.49.00.90 | Other (859) (doz., kg) Of other textile materials › Other: Use when: Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear of other textile materials, in the "Other" group of the "Other" subdivision, when it is neither of cotton nor 70 percent or more silk. | 13.2% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6211.12.10.10 | Women's (659) (doz., kg) Swimwear: › Women's or girls': › Of man-made fibers Use when: Women's swimwear of man-made fibers in the swimwear lines of heading 6211. | 11.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6211.11.10.10 | Men's (659) (doz., kg) Swimwear: › Men's or boys': › Of man-made fibers Use when: Men's swimwear of man-made fibers in the swimwear lines of heading 6211. | 27.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6211.12.80.10 | Women's (359) (doz., kg) Swimwear: › Women's or girls': › Other › Of cotton: Use when: Women's swimwear in the "Other" group of heading 6211 that is of cotton. | 7.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6211.11.80.10 | Men's (359) (doz., kg) Swimwear: › Men's or boys': › Other › Of cotton: Use when: Men's swimwear in the "Other" group of heading 6211 that is of cotton. | 7.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Chapter 99 duties and claims that attach to these lines today
Section 301 China
- 9903.88.15 Section 301 China, +7.5%, applies to 6112.41.00.10, 6112.41.00.30, 6112.41.00.20, 6112.41.00.40, 6112.31.00.10, 6112.31.00.20, 6112.49.00.10, 6112.49.00.90, 6211.12.10.10, 6211.11.10.10, 6211.12.80.10, 6211.11.80.10 9903.88.15 Explained: Section 301 China List 4, 7.5% Duty Rate
Other Chapter 99 provisions
- 9915.61.01 Other, claim or exemption heading, no additional duty, applies to 6211.11.10.10
Each applicable Chapter 99 heading is reported as its own line beside the classification. Its duty is separate from the general rate above; most programs charge it on top, and a heading's own text says how it is assessed.
What decides the line
A classifier first asks whether the garment is knitted or crocheted. If it is, the swimwear goes to the 6112 lines. The 6211 lines are the other swimwear lines, so read the heading text before choosing between them, because the rates differ widely.
Next is the fiber. In the 6112 lines the choices are synthetic fibers (6112.31.00 for men's or boys' and 6112.41.00 for women's or girls') and other textile materials, cotton included (6112.39.00 for men's or boys' and 6112.49.00 for women's or girls'), with silk at 70 percent or more by weight called out within 6112.49.00.15. In the 6211 lines, man-made fibers are split out under 6211.11.10 and 6211.12.10. Silk at 70 percent or more by weight has its own lines, 6211.11.40.00 and 6211.12.40.00, and the remaining swimwear, including cotton, sits under 6211.11.80 and 6211.12.80.
Then comes the wearer. Men's and boys' swimwear is separated from women's and girls'. Under 6112.41.00 the next test is the fabric: 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread by weight goes to 6112.41.00.10 for women's and 6112.41.00.20 for girls', and the rest goes to the "Other" lines 6112.41.00.30 and 6112.41.00.40. Men's and boys' synthetic knits do not split on that test and fall under 6112.31.00.10 and 6112.31.00.20.
Last, the final digits give the statistical split, such as men's versus boys' or cotton versus other. Compare the full line description with the garment, and confirm anything unclear in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.
Common mistakes
- Using a 6211 line for a knitted or crocheted swimsuit, when the knitted or crocheted swimwear lines in 6112 apply and carry different rates.
- Treating all women's synthetic swimwear as 6112.41.00.10 without checking whether the fabric has 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread by weight, since fabric without it goes to 6112.41.00.30.
- Choosing the 6112.41.00 lines for men's or boys' swimwear, when men's and boys' synthetic knit swimwear belongs under 6112.31.00.
- Stopping at the eight digit line and leaving off the statistical suffix, such as 6112.31.00.10 for men's or 6112.31.00.20 for boys', when the schedule lists the ten digit line.
- Leaving out an attached Chapter 99 heading such as 9903.88.15, which is reported as its own line beside the classification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the general duty rate for women's swimwear?
It depends on the line. Knitted or crocheted women's swimwear of synthetic fibers under 6112.41.00 has a general (column 1) rate of 24.9%. Women's swimwear of man-made fibers under 6211.12.10 is 11.8%. Women's cotton swimwear in the "Other" group under 6211.12.80.10 is 7.5%.
Which line covers men's synthetic swimwear?
Knitted or crocheted men's swimwear of synthetic fibers goes under 6112.31.00.10, with a general rate of 25.9%. Boys' goes under 6112.31.00.20 at the same rate. Men's swimwear of man-made fibers in the 6211 lines goes under 6211.11.10.10 at 27.8%.
What does Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15 mean for swimwear?
The schedule lists 9903.88.15 (Section 301 China) with +7.5% on these swimwear lines. It is reported as its own line beside the classification, and its duty is separate from the general rate. Most programs charge it on top. Confirm in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker whether it applies to your shipment.
Does the special rate column matter for swimwear?
Yes, if your goods qualify under one of the listed programs. For example, 6112.41.00 shows Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). The general rate applies unless the goods qualify and the program is claimed. The column 2 rate is shown as 90% on the knitted synthetic lines. Confirm eligibility and which rate applies to you in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.