Spandex Waist Cincher from Germany
Knitted spandex garment for waist shaping, shorter than corsets, without boning. Classifies as 'other' knitted apparel of synthetic fibers in HTS 6114.90.90.45, subject to cotton restraints (359). Used for fashion slimming, not orthopedic.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Emphasize fashion use vs. medical to steer clear of heading 9021 exclusions
• Provide stretch/recovery test results proving knitted elastane construction
• Quota category 359 monitoring essential; synthetics often face blended fiber scrutiny