Men's Cotton Swim Briefs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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