Lycra Compression Mittens from Japan
Knitted lycra mittens for hand therapy or arthritis relief, providing mild compression. As spandex-blend other textiles, they are under HTS 6116.99.95.
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
• Medical claims require FDA docs; otherwise, classify as apparel
• Spandex content under 5% may not trigger elastic headings
• No orthopedic features or they'd exclude to 9021 per chapter notes