Cotton Waist Cincher Corset from Germany
A cotton waist cincher corset is a short, mid-torso garment with steel boning for waist reduction and posture support, made primarily from cotton twill. Classified in HTS 6212.30.0010 as it matches the corset definition in heading 6212 for cotton-based brassieres, girdles, and similar articles. It is a made-up textile article designed for body shaping.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
33.5%
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
Import Tips
• Document boning and lacing details to distinguish from elasticized belts misclassified elsewhere
• Use HTS statistical suffix .0010 precisely for cotton corsets to match reporting requirements
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide retail packaging evidence if positioned as fashion item