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Spandex Waist Cincher from Japan

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 — 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

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

Spandex Waist Cincher from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6114.90.90.45