Cotton Embroidered Bralette Top from China
A cropped bralette-style top of cotton featuring floral embroidery and lace panels, functioning as a brassiere. Classified in HTS 6212.10.50.10 for containing embroidery and lace, cotton material, and non-knitted fabrication. Worn as loungewear or under sheer blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Emphasize brassiere function in marketing descriptions to support classification over tops
• Conduct fiber content analysis; blends over 50% cotton stay here, else to man-made
• Retail packaging as single item prevents ensemble classification under notes