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Men's Cotton Swim Briefs from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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