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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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