Heading 6212
HTS code 6212 — Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted
- Chapter
- 62 — Apparel, not knitted
- Tariff lines
- 19
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 23.5%
Tariff lines under heading 6212
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6212.10.3000 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Containing lace, net or embroidery) | 4.8% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.5010 | Of cotton (349) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Containing lace, net or embroidery > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.5020 | Of man-made fibers (649) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Containing lace, net or embroidery > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.5030 | Other (859) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Containing lace, net or embroidery > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.7000 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Other) | 2.7% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.9010 | Of cotton (349) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Other > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.9020 | Of man-made fibers (649) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Other > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.10.9040 | Other (859) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Brassieres > Other > Other) | 16.9% | doz., kg |
| 6212.20.0010 | Of cotton (349) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Girdles and panty-girdles) | 20% | doz., kg |
| 6212.20.0020 | Of man-made fibers (649) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Girdles and panty-girdles) | 20% | doz., kg |
| 6212.20.0030 | Other (859) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Girdles and panty-girdles) | 20% | doz., kg |
| 6212.30.0010 | Of cotton (349) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Corsets) | 23.5% | doz., kg |
| 6212.30.0020 | Of man-made fibers (649) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Corsets) | 23.5% | doz., kg |
| 6212.30.0030 | Other (859) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Corsets) | 23.5% | doz., kg |
| 6212.90.0010 | Of cotton or cotton and rubber or plastics (359) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Other) | 6.6% | doz., kg |
| 6212.90.0020 | Of wool or wool and rubber or plastics (459) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Other) | 6.6% | doz., kg |
| 6212.90.0030 | Of man-made fibers or man-made fibers and rubber or plastics (659) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Other) | 6.6% | doz., kg |
| 6212.90.0050 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Other) | 6.6% | doz., kg |
| 6212.90.0090 | Other (859) (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted > Other) | 6.6% | doz., kg |
Documents required to import under 6212
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
- CPSC Certificate of Compliance (Form 356)Conditional
Required for consumer products subject to a CPSC safety rule (e.g. toys, furniture, children's items)
Children's products also require third-party CPC testing; filed via ACE
Common questions
- What is HTS code 6212?
- HTS heading 6212 covers brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted. It sits in Chapter 62 (apparel, not knitted) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 19 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 6212?
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 23.5%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6212 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 62
- 6201Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6203
- 6202Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6204
- 6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- 6205Men's or boys' shirts
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
- 6207Men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles
- 6208Women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles