High-Waisted Cotton Panty-Girdle
A high-waisted undergarment combining panties with a girdle feature, made from cotton fabric to provide light compression around the midsection and hips. It falls under HTS 6212.20.00 as a panty-girdle, which is a made-up article designed for shaping the lower torso, distinct from brassieres or other apparel. This classification applies regardless of knitting or crocheting since heading 6212 explicitly includes both.
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% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully knitted or crocheted from synthetic fibers
Knitted panty-girdles without significant shaping features may classify under Chapter 61 as other knitted undergarments rather than Chapter 62's shaping articles.
If primarily a brassiere with minimal lower coverage
If the garment emphasizes breast support over abdominal girdling, it shifts to brassieres in the same heading but different subheading.
If sold as women's undergarments without girdle compression
Panty-girdles lacking firm control panels are treated as regular panties under slips and similar articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests for accurate labeling, as cotton blends may shift classification if elastomeric fibers exceed certain thresholds
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'panty-girdle' to distinguish from regular panties under Chapter 62
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as swimwear; ensure no water-resistant coatings that could invoke Chapter 62 notes
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Elastane Power Panty-Girdle
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Seamless Spandex Panty-Girdle
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