Lace-Trim Cotton Bikini Panties from Japan
Low-rise bikini-cut women's panties knitted from cotton with delicate lace trim for added femininity. Classified under HTS 6108.21.00 as cotton briefs; lace decoration doesn't change material heading. Designed for right-over-left closure per girls'/women's notes.
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 lace as trim (<15% total weight) to maintain cotton classification
• Ensure no orthopedic features to avoid 9021 exclusion via chapter notes
• Pre-clear samples for closure type verification (left-over-right for men's exclusion)