Men's Crocheted Silk Brief-Style Sleep Shorts from Japan
Loose-fitting sleep shorts for men crocheted from 70% silk yarn, with elastic waist but no tightening drawstring, intended for nighttime lounging. Classified in HTS 6107.99.50.13 as knitted/crocheted men's sleepwear of high silk content, per chapter scope. Design avoids exclusionary features like pockets below waist.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Prove crocheted construction with production records, as it qualifies under chapter but may confuse with woven
• Label waistband as non-ribbed to comply with no-tightening rules akin to 6109
• Avoid selling as sets with uppers unless ensemble-defined, to prevent 6117 reclass