Cotton Corset from Japan
A traditional cotton corset with boning and lacing for shaping the torso, incorporating rubber grips for fit. Falls under HTS 6212.90.00.10 as a corset made of cotton or with plastic/rubber elements, explicitly covered in the heading for brassieres, corsets, etc. Not knitted or crocheted.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as 'corset' on entry forms; distinguish from dresses via structure documentation
• Comply with FTC labeling for fiber content over 70% cotton blends
• Watch for set sales; individual corsets stay here, sets may shift