Girls' Cotton Panties from Japan
Girls' cotton panties are soft, knitted underwear designed for young girls with elastic waistbands and tagless construction for comfort. Classified under HTS 6108.91.00 as girls' knitted cotton briefs, part of women's/girls' category per chapter 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
• Ensure sizing indicates girls' garments (not babies under 86cm height) to stay in 6108 vs 6111
• Provide commercial invoices detailing yarn construction to prove knitted origin
• Avoid common pitfall of mixed fiber claims; test for pure cotton to prevent duty upgrades