Nylon Panty-Girdle from Japan
A form-fitting undergarment combining a panty with a girdle, made primarily from nylon man-made fibers, designed to provide light compression to the midsection and hips. It falls under HTS 6212.20.00.20 as a panty-girdle of man-made fibers, distinct from bras or other knitted/crocheted exclusions in Chapter 62. This statistical suffix captures retail-ready shapewear for women.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify man-made fiber content exceeds 70% for accurate classification; provide lab test reports to avoid reclassification to cotton blends
• Label as 'panty-girdle' not 'shapewear' on invoices; include country of origin markings visible on packaging
• Watch for anti-dumping duties from China/Vietnam; use HTS lookup tools for latest visa requirements under Category 649