Lumbosacral Support Belt

Flexible lumbosacral belt with steel stays and adjustable Velcro straps designed to stabilize the lower back following injury or surgery. Falls under HTS 9021.90.81.00 as an orthopedic appliance for supporting body parts post-illness per Chapter 90 note 5. Excluded from textile supports deriving effect solely from elasticity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.10Higher: 24.6% vs 10%

If elastic textile belt without orthopedic stays or rigid support

Purely elastic supports deriving effect from stretch classify as other made-up textile articles, not orthopedic appliances.

4203.30.00.00Higher: 37.7% vs 10%

If leather construction marketed as fashion lumbar belt

Leather belts without medical support features fall under dressed leather apparel accessories in Chapter 42.

9021.10.00Same rate: 10%

If imported as complete orthopedic truss rather than accessory belt

Full trusses classify in principal 9021.10 heading, while belts as support accessories go to 9021.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include orthopedic prescription guidelines or clinical validation in import docs to confirm disability compensation function

Label with specific sizing and support indications; FDA 510(k) clearance often required for commercial distribution

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