Fashion Corset Top
> A trendy corset top in mesh with boning for outerwear fashion, often worn as a blouse alternative. It is classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette because it provides torso shaping and compression, and the chapter notes do not exclude outerwear use for this heading.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the garment is designed as outerwear without shaping function
Blouses and tops of synthetic fibres are classified under heading 62.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the garment is described as a corselette, not as a blouse, to avoid misclassification under heading 62.06
• Include the fibre composition (e.g
• mesh of nylon) on the invoice
• Verify if the item is subject to any textile labelling requirements under Canadian law
Related Products under Tariff item 6212.30.00
Boning-Free Soft Corset
> A lightweight, boning-free corset made from stretch nylon for everyday shaping without rigidity. It is classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette, which includes girdle-like compression garments that shape the torso, even when made of elasticized textile materials.
Cotton Bridal Corset
> Cotton bridal corsets provide wedding gown foundation shaping with breathable cotton lining, lace-up back, and hook front. They are classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as corselettes, regardless of the textile material, as heading 62.12 covers all textile corselettes.
Cotton Dance Competition Corset
> Cotton dance competition corsets feature reinforced cotton for high-movement support in ballroom or latin dancewear. They are classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as corselettes, as they are made-up textile articles for torso shaping.
Cotton Gothic Underbust Corset
> Cotton gothic underbust corsets sit below the bust with heavy cotton duck canvas, steel bones, and busk closure for alternative fashion shaping. They are classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as corselettes, as they are structured textile garments.
Cotton Longline Corset
> Cotton longline corsets extend from bust to hips, providing full-torso shaping with cotton coutil fabric and flexible boning for everyday wear. They are classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as corselettes, as they are made-up textile articles for shaping.
Cotton Overbust Corset
> An overbust cotton corset is a structured undergarment that extends over the bust, designed to cinch the waist and provide shaping support using cotton fabric and boning. It falls under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette, as it is a made-up textile article for torso shaping.