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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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