6212.20.00/High-Waisted Cotton Panty-Girdle/Germany

High-Waisted Cotton Panty-Girdle from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• 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