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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

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

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