Men's Cotton Speedo-Style Swim Brief from Germany
Low-rise men's swim brief mimicking classic Speedo design, constructed from fine-gauge knitted cotton for racing. Classifies under HTS 6112.39.0010 for men's cotton swimwear, fitting knitted Chapter with no overlap to 6212 brassieres. Gender determined by left-over-right closure per notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit fabric construction analysis showing knit vs weave for Chapter 61 confirmation
• Avoid generic 'shorts' descriptions on manifests to prevent exam referrals
• Track visa requirements for cotton-intensive 359 category countries