U.S. imports of corsets, whether or not knitted or crocheted (HS 621230) totaled $1.2M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Corsets, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted paid $402K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 34.66% of the $1.2M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStructured foundation garments classified as corsets under heading 6212.30 are subdivided in the US schedule by fiber content: cotton (6212300010), manmade fibers (6212300020), and other textile materials excluding cotton and manmade fibers (6212300030), with a legacy line (6212300000) covering corsets and parts without further fiber distinction. The heading encompasses both knitted and woven constructions, and parts of corsets—such as boning channels or stiffened panels—may also be classified here when identifiable as corset components. Distinguishing a corset from a closely related article such as a bustier or a waist-cinching garment classified elsewhere requires attention to the article's structural support function.
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703 shipments/mo
CBP generally looks to the article's primary function and construction: a corset is designed to compress and shape the torso with structural elements such as boning, stiffened panels, or lacing, while a bustier may provide less rigid support and serve more as outerwear or lingerie. When the distinction is unclear, importers should request a binding ruling from CBP, as misclassification between 6212.30 and other headings covering tops or lingerie can affect duty liability.
Certain corset parts may be classifiable under 6212.30 when they are identifiable as parts of corsets—for example, pre-cut fabric panels assembled with boning channels. However, generic boning materials or fasteners that are not specifically designed for corsets are more likely to classify under their own material-specific headings. Documentation establishing the intended end use as a corset component supports classification here.
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Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 6212
Subheading 621230 · $1.2M of $152.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6212300020 | Corsets of Man-Made Fibers | $728K | 33.61% | 99.46% | $245K |
| 6212300030 | Corsets Textile Materials Ex Cotton & Man-Made Fib | $262K | 35.83% | 100.00% | $94K |
| 6212300010 | Corsets of Cotton | $169K | 37.41% | 97.98% | $63K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6212300000 | Corsets Parts Thereof Whether Knitted or Crochet | $175K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$175KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.1M of Corsets, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 53% of it. China pays 43.4% duty; Colombia 16.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 34.66% of total import value.