Men's Polyester Briefs from Japan
Men's underpants or briefs constructed from woven polyester fabric with elastic waistband. This product is classified in HTS 6207.22.00.00 as men's underpants/briefs of man-made fibers, fitting the scope of non-knitted made-up textile undershirts/underpants. It is designed for underwear use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test for man-made fiber content; blends under 70% may shift to other fiber subheadings
• Avoid classifying as swim briefs (6211.11); specify 'underwear' on commercial invoice
• Check for pockets below waist, which could reclassify out of undershirt/underpant scope per notes