U.S. imports of Girdles and Panty Girdles, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted (HS 621220) totaled $6.1M in August 2026, imported from 55 countries.
Importers of Girdles and Panty Girdles, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGirdles and panty girdles—foundation garments designed to shape the waist and hips—are classified under heading 6212.20, with the US schedule dividing them into three fiber-based lines: cotton (6212200010), manmade fibers (6212200020), and all other textile materials excluding cotton and manmade fibers (6212200030). The heading covers both knitted and woven constructions, so fabric construction method alone does not determine classification; fiber content is the operative variable. Importers should note that shapewear marketed under modern trade names still falls here if it meets the functional definition of a girdle or panty girdle.
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Potentially yes. The classification of shapewear depends on its functional characteristics rather than its marketing name. If the article is designed to shape or support the waist, hips, or abdomen in the manner of a traditional girdle or panty girdle, CBP may classify it under 6212.20 regardless of how it is branded. Importers uncertain about the correct heading for a specific shapewear product should seek a binding ruling from CBP or consult a licensed customs broker.
Fiber content is the primary driver. The three 10-digit lines under 6212.20 are organized by fiber—cotton, manmade fibers, and other textile materials—and the heading explicitly covers both knitted and non-knitted constructions. A manmade-fiber girdle that is knitted and one that is woven both classify under 6212200020.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 6212
Subheading 621220 · $6.1M of $152.4M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and Vietnam together supply 70% of it. Thailand pays 32.5% duty; Nicaragua 0.1%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.02% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$553KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $72.8M of Girdles and Panty Girdles, Whether or Not Knitted or Crocheted and exported $7.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6212200020 | Girdles and Panty-Girdles of Man-Made Fibers | $5.7M | 21.06% | 83.92% | $1.2M |
| 6212200030 | Girdles & Panty-Girdles Tex Mtrl Ex Cotton/Mmf | $375K | 20.46% | 97.08% | $77K |
| 6212200010 | Girdles and Panty-Girdles of Cotton | $26K | 20.33% | 88.85% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6212200020 | Girdles and Panty-Girdles of Man-Made Fibers | $418K |
| 6212200010 | Girdles and Panty-Girdles of Cotton | $135K |
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.