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Seamless Spandex Panty-Girdle from Japan

Seamless panty-girdle constructed from spandex for invisible smoothing under clothing. HTS 6212.20.00 covers such panty-girdles as specialized shaping undergarments, not knitted apparel excluded by chapter notes.

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

• Use seamless construction photos in CF-28 requests for binding rulings

• Declare as 'shapewear' to prevent confusion with Chapter 61 hosiery

• Test for latex allergies in spandex; labeling required for consumer safety