Spandex Waist Cincher from Japan
Latex-core spandex waist trainer cincher with steel boning hooks, 90% man-made fibers. HTS 6212.90.00.30 for corsets/girdles with rubber/plastics. Used for figure enhancement and posture support.
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
• Steel boning allowed per chapter note on metal thread
• Distinguish from medical braces (9021 exclusion)
• Declare true waist reduction claims carefully for FDA