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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of women's & girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear (SITC 84564) totaled $60.8M in April 2026, traded with 79 countries.
Importers of Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear paid $20.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $59.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Women's & Girls' Knitted or Crocheted Swimwear imports of $60.8M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $75.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time