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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 20% | +17.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed as women's undergarment slips/pettipants
Panty-style without girdle compression falls under 6208.91 as women's undergarments, lower duties.
If knitted construction predominant
Pantyhose-style girdles with warp knit fabric classify in Chapter 61, heading 6115.
If imported as bulk fabric pieces for assembly
Unmade girdle panels treated as made-up textile accessories under 6217.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document compression level (light/medium) doesn't qualify as medical; avoid orthopedic claims to prevent 9021 reclassification
• Include care labels in English/Spanish per FTC; batch test for flammability (16 CFR 1610)
• For multi-pack imports, declare as set if packaged for retail sale to maintain heading classification
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