Shapewear
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Overview & Key Summary
Women's High-Compression Shapewear, Body Shapers & Panty Girdles
Harmonized System Classification Hierarchy
Complete Tariff Product Description
What is classified under HS Code 6212.20.00?
HS Code 6212.20.00 covers girdles and panty-girdles, whether or not knitted or crocheted (Shapewear body shapers, waist cinchers, compression girdles). In commercial practice these goods are traded as Shapewear made of Nylon / Spandex High-Power Stretch, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as shapewear, body shaper, waist cincher.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 62 (Woven Apparel & Garments), then Heading 6212 (Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles) and Subheading 6212.20 (Girdles and panty-girdles), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 6212.20.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Nylon / Spandex High-Power Stretch and Shapewear.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Nylon / Spandex High-Power Stretch) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 6212.20.00
- Commercial invoice: print 6212.20.00 next to the item description (Shapewear) with the material composition (Nylon / Spandex High-Power Stretch) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 6212.20.00?
HS Code 6212.20.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Girdles and panty-girdles, whether or not knitted or crocheted (Shapewear body shapers, waist cinchers, compression girdles)". It falls under Chapter 62 (Woven Apparel & Garments).
Which products are classified under HS Code 6212.20.00?
This code covers Shapewear made of Nylon / Spandex High-Power Stretch. Key commercial items include shapewear, body shaper, waist cincher, panty girdle.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 6212.20.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Always check local customs authority tariff schedules for current rates.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 6212.20.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.