9902.13.68 - Women’s sports bras of knitted or woven fabric containing elastomeric fibers but not containing lace, net or embroidery, such goods whether assembled or knitted/crocheted in the piece, each with textile or polymer-based electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric and incorporating two snaps designed to secure a module designed to transmit heart rate information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor (provided for in subheading 6212.10.90)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9902.13.68, specifically addresses women's sports bras that incorporate advanced technological features for fitness tracking. The garments must be constructed from knitted or woven fabric, containing elastomeric fibers, and importantly, must not include lace, net, or embroidery. The defining characteristic is the integration of textile or polymer-based electrodes, either knitted directly into the fabric or attached, along with two snaps designed to connect to a module for transmitting heart rate data. This sophisticated design is intended for use with compatible heart rate monitors.
As a temporary classification under Chapter 99, this code is distinct from the permanent classifications found in Chapters 1 through 98, which cover a broad spectrum of goods based on their inherent nature and material composition. While sibling categories under Chapter 99 might cover other temporary import restrictions or modifications, this specific code is tailored to a niche product with integrated biometric sensing capabilities. It is crucial to differentiate these technologically enhanced sports bras from standard sports bras classified under headings like 6212.10, which would lack the integrated electrodes and module-securing snaps.
Since HTS 9902.13.68 is a leaf node, it does not have further subdivisions. The classification is precise to the described product, and its application relies on the physical presence and functional integration of the specified components: the knitted/woven fabric, elastomeric fibers, absence of ornamentation, integrated electrodes, and the snap system for a heart rate module.