Men's Cotton Boardshorts
Men's boardshorts crafted from durable cotton twill with a water-repellent finish, side cargo pockets, and Velcro fly for beach and surf activities. Falls under HTS 6211.11.80.10 as men's cotton swimwear, recognized by its general appearance for aquatic sports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for everyday casual wear without swim-specific features
Boardshorts resembling regular shorts classify under men's woven cotton shorts, not swimwear.
If knitted cotton construction
Chapter 61 covers knitted swimwear separately from woven articles in Chapter 62.
If specific statistical breakout for certain cotton swimwear styles
Finer statistical suffixes apply if matching exact descriptors like brief styles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include care labels specifying washing instructions and fiber content to meet FTC requirements and avoid penalties
• Declare as swimwear only if marketed and designed for water use; casual shorts risk reclassification
• Use FDA-compliant dyes if importing for U.S. market to prevent import refusals on health grounds
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