Silk Knit Men's Trunks
Mid-length men's trunks crocheted from 70% silk yarn and 30% synthetic fibres. The crocheted construction and predominant silk content place these under tariff item 6107.19.00 for men's underpants of other textile materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trunks are made of woven silk fabric.
Woven men's underpants of other textile materials are classified under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the crocheted nature is evident from the product description
• Document the silk percentage clearly
• If the garment has a drawstring or tightening means, verify it does not affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6107.19.00
Luxury Silk Men's Underpants
Luxury square-cut men's underpants knitted from 80% mulberry silk and 20% elastane. The silk content predominates by weight, making this a garment of silk, which is an 'other textile material' under tariff item 6107.19.00.
Men's Acrylic Underpants
Thermal men's underpants knitted from acrylic yarn, designed for cold weather layering. Acrylic is a synthetic fibre that is not specifically named in other headings of this subheading, so these are classified as underpants of other textile materials under tariff item 6107.19.00.
Men's Bamboo Blend Boxer Briefs
Men's boxer briefs knitted from a bamboo-viscose blend with less than 85% bamboo content. Bamboo viscose is a regenerated cellulose fibre, which is an 'other textile material' under tariff item 6107.19.00.
Men's Hemp Briefs
Men's briefs knitted from hemp fibre, a natural vegetable fibre. Hemp is not cotton, wool, or a man-made fibre, so these are classified as underpants of other textile materials under tariff item 6107.19.00.
Men's Linen Blend Briefs
Men's briefs knitted from a linen-synthetic blend with less than 85% linen. Linen is a vegetable fibre that is not cotton or wool, making these garments of other textile materials under tariff item 6107.19.00.
Men's Modal Underpants
Men's underpants knitted from modal, a regenerated cellulose fibre derived from beech trees. Modal is not cotton, wool, or a man-made fibre listed elsewhere, so these are classified as underpants of other textile materials under tariff item 6107.19.00.