Girls' Spandex Dance Briefs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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