Wool Waist Cincher from Japan
A short corset-style waist cincher made from wool with internal plastic boning for targeted midsection control. Falls under HTS 6212.90.00.20 as a corset of wool and plastics, providing firm compression without full torso coverage. Ideal for formal dress shaping.
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
• Measure height/width in invoice; oversized may reclass as full girdle
• Retail packaging essential—bulk imports risk 6302 rag classification
• Check for metal thread; allowed but declare to prevent 7117 jewelry shift