Polyester Smoothing Girdle
A light smoothing girdle made of breathable polyester man-made fibres, featuring a waist-high design with adjustable straps for a custom fit. This garment is a made-up textile article, not knitted or crocheted, and is classified under tariff item 6212.20.00 as a girdle.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the garment is a corselet combining a girdle and a brassière
Corselets are classified separately from girdles and panty-girdles under the same heading.
If the garment includes parts or components sold separately
Parts of girdles and similar articles are classified under this residual tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the girdle is made of man-made fibres and not knitted or crocheted to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fibre composition accurately on customs documents
• Verify if the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement to potentially reduce duties
Related Products under Tariff item 6212.20.00
Control Top Girdle Briefs
Control top girdle briefs combine the shaping function of a girdle with the coverage of briefs, featuring reinforced panels to flatten the abdomen. They are made from synthetic blends and are designed to be worn as undergarments. These articles fall under tariff item 6212.20.00 as panty-girdles, which are specifically included in this heading.
Control Top Panty-Girdle Briefs
Mid-rise panty-girdle briefs with a reinforced control top panel for smoothing the lower abdomen and hips. This garment is a made-up textile article, not knitted or crocheted, and is classified under tariff item 6212.20.00 as a panty-girdle.
Cotton Boned Panty-Girdle
A panty-girdle with internal boning for structured support, with an outer shell of cotton fabric. It is designed for shaping and is worn as an undergarment. This product is classified as a panty-girdle under tariff item 6212.20.00.
Cotton Control-Top Panty-Girdle
A panty-girdle with a reinforced control-top panel for abdominal compression, constructed from a breathable cotton blend fabric. It is designed as a shaping undergarment. This product is classified as a panty-girdle under tariff item 6212.20.00.
Cotton Everyday Shaper Girdle
A versatile daily-wear cotton panty-girdle designed for light shaping and comfort. It is a made-up textile article worn as an undergarment. This product is classified as a panty-girdle under tariff item 6212.20.00.
Cotton Firm-Control Girdle
A high-compression cotton girdle in panty style for dramatic waist reduction and hip contouring. It is a made-up textile article designed for shaping. This girdle falls under tariff item 6212.20.00 as a panty-girdle.