Women's High-Waisted Cotton Underpants
High-waisted knitted cotton underpants for women, offering full coverage and tummy control without an elastic band below the waist. These are classified under tariff item 6108.91.00 as women's briefs or panties of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the underpants are woven rather than knitted
Woven cotton underpants are classified under a different tariff item in heading 6108.
If the underpants are of other textile materials
Underpants of materials other than cotton or man-made fibres fall under this residual item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the garment is knitted or crocheted and made of cotton; provide a detailed product description to CBSA
• Ensure the high-waisted design does not include a drawstring or tightening means at the bottom, which would exclude it from heading 6109
Related Products under Tariff item 6108.91.00
Cotton Bathrobe for Women
A women's bathrobe made of knitted cotton terry cloth, featuring a belt closure, hood, and patch pockets. It is designed for post-shower use and falls under tariff item 6108.91.00 as a bathrobe of cotton, knitted or crocheted, within the 'similar articles' category for women.
Cotton Knitted Negligee
A women's negligee made of knitted cotton, sheer and short with delicate trim, used as intimate loungewear. It is explicitly named in heading 6108 and classified under tariff item 6108.91.00 as a cotton negligee, knitted or crocheted.
Girls' Cotton Boyshort Underwear
Boyshort-style cotton underwear for girls, offering cheeky coverage with stretchy knitted fabric. These are classified under tariff item 6108.91.00 as girls' briefs or panties of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with right-over-left closure confirming girls' garments.
Girls' Cotton Briefs Pack
A 5-pack of seamless cotton briefs designed for girls, featuring elastic waistbands and leg openings. These are classified under tariff item 6108.91.00 as girls' briefs of cotton, knitted or crocheted, as they are made-up knitted articles.
Girls' Cotton Hipster Panties
Low-rise hipster style cotton panties for girls with full coverage and breathable knit fabric. These are classified under tariff item 6108.91.00 as girls' briefs or panties of cotton, knitted or crocheted, excluding nightdresses or robes.
Girls' Cotton Hipster Underpants
Low-rise hipster style cotton underpants for girls, fully knitted with soft elastic edges for everyday wear. They fall under tariff item 6108.91.00 as girls' knitted cotton underpants, adhering to chapter notes for made-up articles.