Men's Cotton Swim Briefs

Form-fitting men's swim briefs made of cotton-spandex blend for stretch and support, with contoured pouch and double-layer front. Classified in HTS 6211.11.80.10 as other men's cotton swimwear, a made-up article for swimming excluding knitted types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+17.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6107.11.00Lower: 24.9% vs 25%

If knitted or crocheted

Knitted cotton underwear or swim briefs go to Chapter 61 men's undergarments.

6207.11.00.00Lower: 23.6% vs 25%

If classified as underwear rather than swimwear

Non-swim briefs as men's cotton underwear fall under heading 6207.

6211.12.10Higher: 29.3% vs 25%

If primarily synthetic fiber content

Swimwear with man-made fibers over cotton shifts to different material subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct fiber content analysis if blended with spandex to confirm cotton dominance for this subheading

Avoid garments with waist-tightening below waist to stay within swimwear provisions

Prepare binding rulings from CBP for novel designs to confirm classification pre-shipment

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