Boys' Cotton Athletic Shorts from Japan
Shorts for boys made of cotton poplin with elastic waist, designed for track or gym activities, not swimwear. Classified in HTS 6211.32.90.81 as other garments for boys under men's/boys' cotton subheading. Meets Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.
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
• Classify as boys' based on size and left-over-right design; measure height under 165cm if borderline
• Provide care labels in English per FTC rules for cotton garments
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets to prevent 6210 ensemble classification