Silk Blend Longline Girdle from Japan
A luxurious longline girdle extending from bust to thighs, blended with silk for smooth shaping. Under HTS 6212.20.00 for girdles providing torso control, as made-up articles distinct from blouses or shirts per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin for silk blends to leverage preferential tariffs
• Differentiate from corsets; girdles lack boning per common customs rulings
• Watch for size markings; non-compliance leads to entry refusals