Elastane Power Panty-Girdle from Japan
A stretchy panty-girdle with high elastane content for powerful tummy and hip control, designed as an undergarment. It qualifies for HTS 6212.20.00 as a panty-girdle, a subset of brassieres, girdles, and similar shaping articles in Chapter 62, excluding standard clothing.
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
• Document elastane percentage; over 50% man-made fiber may require different statistical suffixes
• Ensure packaging labels it as 'shapewear' not apparel to avoid Chapter 62 garment headings
• Prepare for FDA scrutiny if marketed for medical compression, potentially invoking Chapter 90