Men's Cotton Speedo-Style Swim Brief from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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