Victorian Brocade Corset
A reproduction Victorian-era corset in ornate brocade fabric, featuring a steel busk and spiral boning for historical costuming. As a structured, made-up textile article providing support and shaping, it is classified 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 corset is part of a historical costume ensemble
Garments of heading 62.11 may cover other made-up clothing items, but note that corselettes are specifically classified in 6212.
If importing only the steel busk or boning as parts
Parts of corselettes are classified separately under the same heading.
If the corset is made of felt or nonwovens
Garments made of specific textile materials may fall under heading 62.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the corset under 6212.30.00 as a corselette, ensuring it is not mistaken for a costume or theatrical item, which may fall under different headings
• Provide clear documentation on the steel boning and busk materials, as metal components may influence classification
• Check if the brocade fabric is of silk, cotton, or man-made fibres, as this can affect the duty rate applied
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.
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> 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 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.
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> 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.