U.S. imports of Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear (SITC 84564) totaled $14.5M in August 2026, imported from 87 countries.
Importers of Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear paid $5.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 32.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear imports of $14.5M in August 2026 ran 72% below the year-to-date monthly average of $51.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataKnit construction — typically elastane-blended fabrics such as nylon/spandex — defines this category and distinguishes it from woven swimwear for classification purposes. Buyers should note that fiber content, fabric weight, and the presence of built-in bra cups or padding can shift classification between swimwear and other knitted garments. Quota history and textile visa requirements under bilateral agreements have historically affected sourcing decisions for this performance-oriented category.
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6.7K import shipments a month
Fiber composition matters because swimwear with a high elastomeric content (e.g., spandex/Lycra blends) must still meet the principal-fiber rule for textile classification. If the garment's chief weight is nylon, it classifies under nylon provisions; if polyester predominates, it falls under polyester provisions. Misidentifying fiber content is a common audit trigger — lab testing at entry is advisable for mixed-fiber styles.
Generally, minor functional features like removable padding or shelf bras do not move a garment out of the swimwear heading, provided the article is still commercially recognizable as swimwear. However, structured underwire bras sewn into a two-piece top can invite scrutiny; CBP has ruled on similar garments case by case, so a binding ruling request is advisable for novel designs.
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Basic heading 84564 · $14.5M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Vietnam together supply 46% of it. China pays 43.8% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$14.5MYoY · free account
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$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $600.4M of Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear and exported $31.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.