Woven Apparel & Clothing Accessories

Heading 6212 is an exception to the chapter's general rule: it explicitly covers foundation garments 'whether or not knitted or crocheted.' This means bras, girdles, corsets, and similar articles are classified in 6212 regardless of fabric construction, rather than being split between chapters 61 and 62.

Duty rates under 6205 differ by fiber: cotton shirts, man-made fiber shirts, and shirts of other fibers each carry distinct rates at the 10-digit level. Accurate fiber content testing and correct declaration are essential, as misidentification of the chief weight fiber is a common compliance error flagged during CBP audits.

Standard requirements include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a textile visa or export license where applicable under bilateral textile agreements. A certificate of origin is needed to support any preferential duty claim. CBP may also request fabric composition test results to verify fiber content declarations.