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%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 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