Lycra Firm Control Girdle from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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