Garment Suspenders
Adjustable elastic suspenders with metal clips for holding up trousers, made from woven straps and leather ends. They are braces of heading 62.12, as they are textile articles worn over the shoulders to support trousers. As they are not a brassiere, girdle, or other specific article with its own subheading, they fall under tariff item 6212.90.00 as an 'Other' article.
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 suspenders are designed to be worn around the waist rather than over the shoulders
Suspenders worn around the waist are classified as girdles, which are specifically provided for in heading 62.12.
If the suspenders are made entirely of leather with no textile component
Suspenders made wholly of leather would be classified as articles of leather in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the suspenders are not knitted or crocheted, as that would place them in Chapter 61 (heading 61.29)
• Ensure the leather ends do not change the essential character, which should remain the textile straps
• Declare the fibre composition of the elastic webbing for accurate duty assessment
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