Men's Spandex Brief Sleep Shorts
Elastic-waist sleep shorts for men, knitted from a spandex-blend fabric, designed as lightweight nightwear. These made-up knitted shorts of man-made fibers are classified under tariff item 6107.99.00 as 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 shorts are designed for athletic use
Sports shorts of synthetic fibers may be classified under heading 6103.
If the shorts are made of cotton
Cotton knitted sleep shorts are classified under a cotton-specific tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the shorts are designed for sleepwear, not as swimwear or athletic shorts, which would fall under other headings
• Declare the spandex blend percentage and knit construction to support classification under 6107.99.00
• Ensure the elastic waistband does not make the garment classifiable as a brief under heading 6107
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