Polyester High-Waisted Girdle from Japan
High-waisted shapewear girdle made from polyester man-made fibers with light boning for abdominal control, extending from waist to upper thighs. Classified under HTS 6212.20.00.20 for non-knitted man-made fiber girdles and panty-girdles. Provides smoothing without full panty coverage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document compression level (light/medium) doesn't qualify as medical; avoid orthopedic claims to prevent 9021 reclassification
• Include care labels in English/Spanish per FTC; batch test for flammability (16 CFR 1610)
• For multi-pack imports, declare as set if packaged for retail sale to maintain heading classification