SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of women's & girls' knitted briefs & panties (SITC 84482) totaled $86.2M in April 2026, traded with 75 countries.
Importers of Women's & Girls' Knitted Briefs & Panties paid $17.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $85.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Women's & Girls' Knitted Briefs & Panties imports of $86.2M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $98.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataKnitted and crocheted briefs and panties for women and girls are a high-turnover intimate apparel category with well-established sourcing from large-scale knit manufacturers. Fiber content — cotton, man-made fiber, or blends — is the primary driver of subheading selection and duty rate. Importers should also be aware that garments combining bra and panty functions (bodysuits, for example) may require separate classification analysis.
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Thongs and g-strings are generally classified as briefs or panties under this heading, as they serve the same functional purpose. The minimal coverage does not change the classification; the garment type and intended use as underwear are the controlling factors.
A manufacturer's fiber content certificate or mill certificate specifying the percentage of each fiber by weight is standard. This supports both correct HTS subheading selection and compliance with FTC textile labeling requirements. Discrepancies between declared and tested fiber content can trigger penalties and redelivery demands.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $23.3M | $8K | -$23.3M |
| BANGLADESH | $14.5M | -- | -$14.5M |
| SRI LANKA | $11.2M | -- | -$11.2M |
| CHINA | $6.2M | -- | -$6.2M |
| THAILAND | $5.5M | $539K | -$4.9M |
Monthly import values over time