Spandex Girdle Shaper from China
A high-waisted shapewear girdle made from 80% nylon and 20% spandex, compressing the midsection for smoothing effect. It qualifies for HTS 6212.90.00.30 as a girdle of man-made fibers with plastic elastic components. Designed for everyday wear under clothing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify based on primary function (support/shaping) rather than marketing as 'underwear'
• Provide commercial invoices detailing exact fiber percentages and construction method
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'panties' which would shift to heading 6208