Silk Brocade Waist Training Corset
A silk brocade waist training corset is a luxury garment with 20 steel bones, designed for long-term waist training regimens. It falls under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette, as it is a structured, made-up textile article for body shaping, and the silk content does not affect classification.
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 corset is imported with separate steel bones or laces
Separate parts of corselettes are classified under this heading.
If the fabric is imported as a bolt of silk brocade, not as a made-up corset
Woven fabrics of silk are classified in Chapter 50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the silk fibre content accurately, as it may affect duty rates
• Describe the corset's shaping function to confirm classification under 6212.30.00
• Keep documentation of the steel boning as an integral part of the garment
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