Cotton Steampunk Corset from China
A cotton steampunk corset features vintage styling with cotton brocade, metal grommets, and lacing for fashion-forward waist training. It qualifies for HTS 6212.30.0010 as a cotton corset under heading 6212, including articles with metal thread per chapter notes. The structured design confirms corset status over general apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Highlight decorative elements separately but classify based on primary corset function
• Comply with CPSC standards for lacing safety if marketed for costume use
• Track category 349 restraints; bulk fashion corset shipments may hit limits