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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 23.5% | +17.5% | 41% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 23.5% | +10.0% | 33.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 23.5% | +10.0% | 33.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 23.5% | +10.0% | 33.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 23.5% | +10.0% | 33.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as ski or track suit layer
Garments identifiable for sports like skiing fall under heading 6211, not corsets.
If primarily knitted with minimal boning
Top garments like tank tops of man-made fibers go to Chapter 61 if knitted.
If designed as orthopedic support
Orthopedic appliances are excluded from Chapter 62 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric composition and boning material via lab tests for accurate HTS classification and fiber content labeling
• Include detailed invoices specifying if for fashion or medical use to prevent reclassification under Chapter 90
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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.
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.