Whalebone Corset Stay

Flexible stays cut and steamed from baleen (whalebone) for vintage corset reinforcement. Classified HTS 9601.90.60.00 as worked whalebone article, a traditional animal carving material. Used in garment construction, imported flat-cut.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5007.10Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If silk woven fabric

Corset components of textile go to Chapter 50-63.

5407.61Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If synthetic fiber stays

Man-made textile reinforcements under Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

CITES permit mandatory for whalebone; source from pre-ban stocks only

Classify as unfinished parts if bundled