A women's swimsuit knitted from synthetic fibres (polyamide, polyester) falls under 6112 41, CN code 6112 41 10 or 6112 41 90.
Where it sits in the nomenclature
- Chapter 61: “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted”
- Heading
6112: “Tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted” - HS subheading
6112 41: “Of synthetic fibres” (group “Women's or girls' swimwear”) - CN code
6112 41 10: “Containing by weight 5 % or more of rubber thread” - CN code
6112 41 90: “Other”
What decides the code
- Knitted → chapter 61, heading 6112; a woven swimsuit falls under 6211.
- Women's → 6112 41 or 6112 49; men's → 6112 31 or 6112 39.
- Synthetic fibres predominating → 6112 41.
- 5 % or more rubber thread by weight → 10, otherwise 90. Elastane is a synthetic fibre, not rubber thread.
Similar items
- Men's synthetic fibre swimwear: 6112 31.
- Woven (not knitted) swimwear: 6211.
The 8-digit codes are those of the EU Combined Nomenclature and the descriptions are the official texts in force; the first 6 digits are shared by more than 200 countries and economies (Harmonized System). The exact code depends on your actual item: the declarant remains responsible for the declared code.
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