Silk Blend Longline Girdle from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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