Men's Spandex Swim Briefs

Form-fitting men's swim briefs made primarily from spandex and other man-made fibers for stretch and chlorine resistance, with a supportive pouch and double-lined front. Falls under HTS 6211.11.10.10 for men's man-made fiber swimwear, as non-knitted made-up textile articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China27.8%+17.5%45.3%
🇲🇽Mexico27.8%+10.0%37.8%
🇨🇦Canada27.8%+10.0%37.8%
🇩🇪Germany27.8%+10.0%37.8%
🇯🇵Japan27.8%+10.0%37.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6112.31.00Lower: 43.4% vs 45.3%

If constructed from knitted fabric

Knitted swim briefs go to Chapter 61, swimwear knitted or crocheted subheading.

6207.11.00.00Lower: 23.6% vs 45.3%

If intended as underwear rather than swimwear

End-use as men's briefs underwear of man-made fibers classifies in heading 6207.

6211.11Same rate: 45.3%

If boys' versions or cotton blends

Boys' swimwear or cotton-dominant shifts to other subheadings in 6211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for spandex/elastane content; blends under 6211 require accurate percentage declaration to prevent reclassification

Use gender-specific sizing and left-over-right front closure to affirm 'men's' designation per chapter notes