Lycra Firm Control Girdle
Firm control girdle of Lycra (elastomeric man-made fiber) blend providing targeted tummy and hip compression for everyday wear. Falls squarely under HTS 6212.20.00.20 as man-made fiber girdle, a made-up textile article per Chapter definitions. Not orthopedic or worn clothing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains 70%+ wool or fine animal hair
Blends shifting to wool-dominant classify under 6212.30, higher duties typically.
If industrial compression style, knitted
Knitted support garments for work use move to Chapter 61, other knitwear.
If overgarment-style with pockets below waist
Girdles functioning as outerwear with prohibited features per 6205/6206 notes classify as 6210 garments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for durability (ASTM D4964 pilling); non-compliant shipments face detention
• Declare hook-and-eye closures separately if detachable parts exceed 10% value
• Use ISF filing 24hrs pre-vessel for shapewear; penalty avoidance critical
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Nylon Panty-Girdle
A form-fitting undergarment combining a panty with a girdle, made primarily from nylon man-made fibers, designed to provide light compression to the midsection and hips. It falls under HTS 6212.20.00.20 as a panty-girdle of man-made fibers, distinct from bras or other knitted/crocheted exclusions in Chapter 62. This statistical suffix captures retail-ready shapewear for women.
Polyester High-Waisted Girdle
High-waisted shapewear girdle made from polyester man-made fibers with light boning for abdominal control, extending from waist to upper thighs. Classified under HTS 6212.20.00.20 for non-knitted man-made fiber girdles and panty-girdles. Provides smoothing without full panty coverage.
Spandex Blend Panty-Girdle
Control-top panty-girdle featuring spandex and nylon man-made fibers for stretch and shaping, with lace trim for aesthetic appeal. HTS 6212.20.00.20 covers such man-made fiber girdles/panty-girdles, whether elasticized or not. Excludes knitted-only items per Chapter 62 notes.
Microfiber Longline Panty-Girdle
Longline panty-girdle in smooth microfiber man-made fabric, extending to mid-thigh with silicone gripper edges for no-slip wear. HTS 6212.20.00.20 specifically for man-made fiber girdles and panty-girdles, made-up but not knitted/crocheted. Popular for formal dress smoothing.
Nylon Control Brief Girdle
Mid-rise control brief styled as a panty-girdle, constructed from durable nylon man-made fibers with medium compression panels. Under HTS 6212.20.00.20 for man-made girdles/panty-girdles, excluding Chapter 62's knitted items. Designed for all-day wear under business attire.
Polyester Smoothing Girdle
Light smoothing girdle of breathable polyester man-made fibers, waist-high design with adjustable straps for custom fit. Classifies in HTS 6212.20.00.20 as man-made fiber girdle, made-up textile per chapter scope. Not a suit ensemble or baby garment.