HS code for swim trunks
The U.S. HS code for swim trunks is usually 6211.11.10.10 (men's, woven polyester), with a 27.8% general duty and an estimated total of 40.3% from China and 40.3% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 65.3% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's, woven polyester | 6211.11.10.10 | 27.8% | 40.3% |
- 6211.11.10.10: Men's or boys' / Of man-made fibers / Men's (659)
What decides the code
Men's woven polyester swim trunks are classified as men's swimwear of man-made fibers under heading 6211, specifically subheading 6211.11.10.10.
- Gender matters: men's or boys' swimwear falls in subheading 6211.11, while women's or girls' swimwear falls in 6211.12.
- Fiber content matters: polyester is a man-made fiber, which places the garment in the man-made fibers break under 6211.11.
- Construction matters: the garment is woven, not knit, so it is classified in heading 6211 rather than the knit swimwear headings.
- Use matters: the garment is designed as swimwear, which keeps it in the swimwear subheading of heading 6211.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 6103 as men's knit trousers is wrong because the trunks are woven and are swimwear, not trousers.
- Classifying under 6203 as men's woven trousers is wrong because heading 6203 covers trousers and shorts, not swimwear.
- Classifying under 6112 as knit swimwear is wrong because the trunks are woven, not knit.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 40.3% = 27.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 65.3%.
- Vietnam
- 40.3% = 27.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6211.11.10.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Men's, woven polyester
- CN 6211 11 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for swim trunks?
The U.S. HTS code for swim trunks is usually 6211.11.10.10 (men's, woven polyester). The first six digits, 6211.11, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on swim trunks from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6211.11.10.10 is 27.8%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 40.3% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 40.3%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.