Girls' Spandex Dance Briefs from China
High-cut spandex briefs designed for girls' dance classes, knitted for stretch and moisture-wicking properties. Falls under HTS 6108.92.0040 as girls' briefs/panties of man-made fibers, a made-up knitted article similar to underwear. Not orthopedic or excluded per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'dance briefs' but classify per function as panties; avoid 'activewear' to prevent sportswear misroute
• Provide stretch test data if challenged on knitted construction