Posture Correcting Corset from Japan
A back-supporting corset with rigid plastic stays and breathable mesh panels for daily posture improvement. Falls under HTS 6212.30.00.30 for non-orthopedic corsets, as it lacks medical prescription requirements per chapter exclusions.
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
• Market as fashion/posture aid, not therapeutic, to stay out of 9021
• Include user manual disclaiming medical claims
• Statistical suffix requires garment closure type declaration