Cotton Overbust Corset from Japan
An overbust cotton corset is a structured undergarment that extends over the bust, designed to cinch the waist and provide shaping support using cotton fabric and boning. It falls under HTS 6212.30.0010 as a corset made of cotton, explicitly covered by heading 6212 which includes knitted or crocheted articles like this. The cotton composition matches the subheading for corsets of cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under cotton-specific subheading
• Include detailed construction specs (e.g
• boning type, lining) in invoices to avoid reclassification as apparel
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC fiber content rules to prevent CBP holds at entry