Steel Boned Underbust Girdle from China
Underbust girdle with flexible steel bones for waist training and posture support, non-knitted satin exterior. Under HTS 6212.20.0030 as 'other girdles', emphasizing waist reduction without full corset enclosure. Popular in vintage fashion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare steel content separately for potential metal duties
• Obtain binding ruling for boning type to avoid corset subheading
• Package for retail to confirm made-up article status