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Girls' Rubber-Thread Leggings from Japan

Form-fitting leggings for girls knitted from synthetics containing rubber thread over 5% by weight for superior elasticity. Under HTS 6104.63.2026 as girls' breeches, these lack waist-tightening features excluded from similar headings. Synthetic composition and girls' fit confirm placement.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

28.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Conduct fiber analysis for rubber thread content; discrepancies lead to penalties

• Label as 'girls'' with age-appropriate sizing to avoid women's tariff lines

• Ensure no orthopedic features that could shift to excluded heading 9021