Girls' Spandex Leggings from Japan
Girls' high-performance leggings made from 88% nylon/12% spandex compression fabric with wide elastic waistband. Qualifies under HTS 9823.53.01 as USMCA Mexican-origin man-made fiber apparel per note 11(b)(i)(B).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Spandex content <18% confirms woven trouser classification (not hosiery)
• Document elastic waistband production within USMCA
• Size range determines girls' vs women's classification