Corsets
Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: > Corsets
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6212.30.00
Satin Underbust Corset
An underbust corset crafted from glossy satin with plastic boning and back lacing for Victorian-style waist cinching. It qualifies for HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset, part of the brassieres, girdles, and similar articles grouping, emphasizing body shaping without bust coverage.
Postpartum Recovery Corset
A soft, adjustable postpartum corset with velcro panels for abdominal support after birth. It falls under HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset or brace, distinct from orthopedic appliances per exclusions.
Steel-Boned Overbust Corset
A structured overbust corset made from satin fabric with steel boning for waist training and shaping, covering from bust to hips. It falls under HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset, which is specifically listed in this heading for brassieres, girdles, corsets, and similar articles, whether knitted or crocheted. The rigid boning and lacing distinguish it from softer shapewear.
Latex Waist Cincher Corset
A high-compression latex-lined corset with hook-and-eye closures for extreme waist reduction, typically used in fetish or fitness wear. Classified under HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset due to its shaping function and similarity to girdles in this heading. It includes elastic panels but maintains corset structure.
Cotton Victorian Corset
A historical replica corset made from breathable cotton twill with steel bones for authentic period costuming. Under HTS 6212.30.00, it is classified as a corset for its structured shaping, regardless of textile, as per Chapter 62 provisions.
Spandex Girdle Corset
A modern spandex girdle-style corset with front busk and rear zipper for smoothing and support under clothing. It fits HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset or girdle, covering elasticized shapewear in this subheading.
Boning-Free Soft Corset
A lightweight, boning-free corset made from stretch nylon for everyday shaping without rigidity. Still classified under HTS 6212.30.00 as a corset due to its girdle-like compression function in the heading's scope.
Longline Corset Bridal
A longline corset in ivory lace for bridal wear, extending to thighs with garter clips for shaping under gowns. HTS 6212.30.00 covers it as a corset with similar article features like garters.
Steampunk Industrial Corset
A steampunk-inspired corset with leather accents, buckles, and heavy-duty boning for cosplay. Classified in HTS 6212.30.00 as a textile corset, with metal thread allowed per chapter notes.
Fashion Corset Top
A trendy corset top in mesh with boning for outerwear fashion, often worn as a blouse alternative. HTS 6212.30.00 applies as it functions as a corset despite outer use.