Men's Cotton Swim Briefs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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