SITCSection 8

Brassieres (Knitted or Non-Knitted)

Name: Brassieres (Knitted or Non-Knitted) (SITC 84551) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 84551Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $137.8M; YTD $1.0B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $14.0M

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U.S. imports of brassieres (knitted or non-knitted) (SITC 84551) totaled $137.8M in July 2026, traded with 87 countries.

Importers of Brassieres (Knitted or Non-Knitted) paid $37.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $141.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Brassieres — whether constructed from knitted, crocheted, or woven fabrics — are classified together under this heading, making fabric construction secondary to the garment type itself, an unusual feature in apparel classification. The heading captures a broad commercial range from basic cotton bralettes to underwired, molded-cup, and sports bra styles, with fiber content and construction details driving duty differentiation at the HTS subheading level. Importers should note that brassieres with significant elastic components or structural boning may require careful review of component materials to confirm the correct classification.

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40.3K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$137.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$14.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$175.6M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 72 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.31%

Basic heading 84551 · $137.8M of $44.8B

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Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 51% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are brassieres classified in a single heading regardless of whether the fabric is knit or woven?

Unlike most apparel categories, where knit and woven constructions are separated at the heading level, brassieres are grouped by garment function rather than fabric construction. This reflects the trade classification logic that the specialized supportive function of the garment is the defining characteristic. The knit-versus-woven distinction still matters at the HTS subheading level for duty purposes, but it does not split the heading.

How should an importer classify a sports bra — as a brassiere or as a T-shirt or athletic top?

Sports bras are generally classified as brassieres when they provide breast support as their primary function, even if they lack underwire or traditional bra construction. If the article more closely resembles a crop top or athletic vest with only incidental support features, it may be classified elsewhere. CBP applies a principal-use and essential-character analysis; importers handling high volumes of sports bras should consider seeking a binding ruling to lock in the classification.