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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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