Swimwear; men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted

HS v2017 Code: 611231

About swimwear; men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted

HS code 611231 covers the import and export of men's or boys' swimwear made from synthetic fibers, produced through knitting or crocheting processes. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, catering to the demand for comfortable and stylish swimwear for men and boys. As a labor-intensive sector, it provides employment opportunities in many countries and contributes to the overall economic growth.

Production process

The production of swimwear under HS code 611231 typically involves a series of steps. First, the synthetic fibers, such as polyester or nylon, are knitted or crocheted into the desired fabric. The fabric is then cut and sewn into the appropriate swimwear shapes and designs. Finishing touches, such as the addition of elastic waistbands, drawstrings, and other trimmings, are applied to ensure a comfortable and functional fit.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of men's or boys' synthetic fiber swimwear under HS code 611231 include synthetic fibers, such as polyester or nylon, as well as sewing machines, thread, and other basic garment manufacturing equipment. Dyes, chemicals, and trimmings like elastic, drawstrings, and labels are also necessary inputs for the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 611231 is men's or boys' swimwear made from synthetic fibers, produced through knitting or crocheting. These swimwear items may be consumed by retailers, wholesalers, or directly by consumers. Other related HS codes that may consume the output of 611231 include 611241 Swimwear; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted and 621111 Swimwear; men's or boys', of textile materials, not knitted or crocheted.

Revisions to 611231

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 611231. The most recent 1 version of this code (611231) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 611231 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for swimwear; men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611231'>611231: Swimwear; men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611211'>611211: Track suits; of cotton, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611212'>611212: Track suits; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611219'>611219: Track suits; of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611220'>611220: Ski suits; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611239'>611239: Swimwear; men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611241'>611241: Swimwear; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611249'>611249: Swimwear; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    

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