Men's Knitted Cotton Swim Briefs from China
Form-fitting men's swim briefs crafted from stretchy knitted cotton jersey, with contoured pouch and elastic leg openings for secure fit in water. This product is classified in HTS 6112.39.0010 as men's cotton swimwear, adhering to Chapter 61's knitted articles scope excluding suits or worn clothing. The brief design confirms swimwear intent without drawstrings violating other headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct stitch density test (min 10 stitches/cm) if resembling shirts under 6105/6106 exclusion notes
• Classify based on right-over-left or left-over-right closure per Chapter gender note for men's designation
• Retain mill certificates proving cotton origin to counter transshipment fraud claims at customs