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Garter Belt from Japan

A vintage-style garter belt with four adjustable straps and metal clips for stockings, in lace-trimmed satin. HTS 6212.90.00 covers garters and similar stocking-holding articles explicitly.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Stocking clips must not be sharp per CPSIA; test reports required

• Invoice as 'garter belt' specifically, not 'lingerie accessory'

• Metal content under 10% keeps textile classification

Garter Belt from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6212.90.00