Wool Blend Body Shaper from Germany
Full-torso body shaper of wool exterior with plastic mesh lining and rubber edges for smoothing, from bust to thigh. Classifies in HTS 6212.90.00.20 as a girdle/corset hybrid of wool and plastics, no waist pockets or ribbing per 6205/6206 exclusion. Provides seamless silhouette under clothing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no pockets below waist or ribbed bottom to stay out of 6205/6206
• Lab test for 50%+ wool; lower ratios reclass to synthetics
• Avoid 'orthopedic' terms—trusses exclude to 9021