Spandex Blend Panty-Girdle from Germany
Control-top panty-girdle featuring spandex and nylon man-made fibers for stretch and shaping, with lace trim for aesthetic appeal. HTS 6212.20.00.20 covers such man-made fiber girdles/panty-girdles, whether elasticized or not. Excludes knitted-only items per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Spandex <15% keeps it man-made fiber dominant; declare exact composition to match 6212.20 statistical reporting
• Avoid 'corset' terminology if boning minimal; true corsets may shift to other subheadings
• Pre-apply for textile import license if volume >500 doz; track MFA quotas