Steel Boned Overbust Corset
A structured overbust corset with steel boning, designed for waist training and body shaping. Made from satin and lace fabrics, it is a made-up textile article that provides support and compression, falling under tariff item 6212.30.00 for corselettes.
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 primarily a girdle rather than a corselette
Girdles are classified separately from corselettes under the same heading.
If the product is a brassiere rather than a full corselette
Brassieres have their own tariff item within the same heading.
If the item is a part of a corselette, such as straps or boning
Parts of corselettes are classified under a separate item in the same heading.
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 corset is classified as a corselette under 6212.30.00, not as a brassiere or girdle, to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Verify the fabric composition (e.g
• satin, lace) and declare it accurately, as textile material can affect duty rates
• Keep commercial invoices with detailed product descriptions to facilitate CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 6212.30.00
Acrylic Steampunk Corset
An acrylic steampunk corset is a fashion garment of man-made fibres with metal buckles and grommets, styled for Victorian-inspired looks. It is classified under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette, as it is a made-up textile article for body shaping, and the decorative elements do not change its classification.
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
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Cotton Canvas Corset
A cotton canvas corset is a durable garment made from cotton canvas with spiral steel boning, designed for rugged daily wear and shaping. It falls under tariff item 6212.30.00 as a corselette, as it is a made-up textile article for body shaping, and the heavy fabric does not affect classification.
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
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