Boys' Cotton Boardshorts from Japan
Boys' boardshorts crafted from durable cotton twill with a water-repellent finish, ideal for surfing and beach play. They fall under HTS 6211.11.80.20 as boys' cotton swimwear due to their design for aquatic sports and exclusion from knitted categories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document swim-specific features like drainage holes or mesh pockets to distinguish from apparel shorts during customs review
• Ensure compliance with children's sleepwear standards if any flammability treatments are applied, even for swimwear
• Batch test for colorfastness in chlorine water to prevent rejections under import quality controls