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Boys' Polyester Briefs

Elastic-waist polyester briefs designed for boys, featuring a knitted or crocheted construction from man-made fibers. These underpants provide comfortable everyday undergarment support and fall under HTS 6107.99.10.90 as boys' articles of man-made fibers, other than specific excluded types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+12.5%27.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%—14.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%—14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6107.11.00Same rate: 27.4%

If made primarily of cotton

Cotton-based boys' underpants shift to the cotton subheading within the same heading.

6111.30.50Higher: 36% vs 27.4%

If for babies under 86 cm height

Baby-sized garments prioritize heading 6111 over adult boys' classifications per chapter notes.

6207.91.10Higher: 28.4% vs 27.4%

If not knitted or crocheted (woven)

Woven man-made fiber underpants fall under Chapter 62, not knitted Chapter 61.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests for accurate Chapter 61 classification

• Label garments clearly as 'boys'' with size and care instructions to meet US FTC requirements

• Avoid misclassification as women's by confirming left-over-right front closure design