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Girls' Polyester Hipster Panties

Low-rise hipster style underpants for girls, knitted from polyester man-made fibers for comfort and stretch. Classified under HTS 6108.92.00.05 as girls' knitted underpants of man-made fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China16%+20.0%36%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico16%+10.0%26%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada16%+10.0%26%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany16%β€”16%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan16%β€”16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6108.22Lower: 28.1% vs 36%

If primarily cotton with minimal elastane

Predominantly cotton fiber content shifts to the cotton underpants subheading.

6111.30.50Same rate: 36%

If for babies under 86cm height

Heading 6111 takes precedence for all babies' garments, including tiny underpants.

6109.90.10Higher: 52% vs 36%

If T-shirt style undershirts sold as set

Ensembles with upper and lower pieces may classify under T-shirts if matching criteria met.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure age-appropriate sizing documentation for girls' items to prevent misclassification as adult

β€’ Use flame-retardancy tests if marketed as sleepwear-adjacent to comply with CPSC standards

β€’ Declare exact man-made fiber percentage to dodge penalties from customs audits