Men's Polyester Trunks from Japan
Stretchy men's swim-style trunks knitted from polyester man-made fibers, used as underpants. Under HTS 6107.12.00 as briefs variant, excluding actual swimwear noted in suit definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Differentiate from swimwear by lack of water-resistant coatings or quick-dry claims
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline brief/trunk styles
• Ensure left-over-right closure for men's designation per chapter note