Nursing Cotton Panties from Japan
Stretchy cotton panties designed for postpartum nursing mothers, knitted with seamless gusset for comfort. Classified in HTS 6108.21.00 as women's cotton briefs; function doesn't alter garment type. High elasticity from cotton-spandex but cotton chief value.
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
• Prove cotton >50% by weight for heading; spandex minor component
• Label as 'maternity' but classify by form, not function
• Separate from nightdresses to avoid 6108 other article confusion