House Bill Would Create Dedicated HTSUS Subheadings for Silicone Breast Prosthetics and Mastectomy Bras
H.R. 10147 proposes to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States by adding a new subheading in Chapter 39 for silicone prosthetic breast forms for breast cancer survivors and a new subheading in Chapter 90 for mastectomy brassieres. If enacted, importers of these products would need to reclassify entries under the newly created provisions rather than existing general subheadings.
We read this bill as a targeted HTS amendment that, if enacted, would require commodity library updates and potential reclassification reviews for any importer currently bringing in silicone breast forms or mastectomy bras. We are tracking this legislation and will monitor whether the proposed subheadings carry duty rates or preferential treatment terms distinct from current classifications.
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