Product classification
HS code for Corselette: 6212.30
Corselettes, whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Classification of corselette under HS 6212.30
The classification of a corselette under HS code 6212.30 is determined by its specific design as a foundation garment that combines the functions of a brassiere and a girdle. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), products are classified based on their constituent materials and their primary function. Heading 6212 covers brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters, and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted. While Chapter 62 generally excludes knitted or crocheted apparel, heading 6212 is a notable exception to this rule. A corselette is a one-piece garment designed to provide support and shaping to both the bust and the torso, extending down to the hips. Because it serves this dual purpose and is specifically named in the subheadings of 6212, it is correctly placed under 6212.30. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the item is intended for medical support or aesthetic body shaping, provided it meets the structural definition of a corselette.
- Covers
- Full-body corselettes
- Foundation garments combining bra and girdle
- Control body suits with integrated cups
- One-piece shaping garments with shoulder straps
- Also under 6212.30
- Rago Longline Corselette
- Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Corselette
- Playtex 18 Hour Corselette
- Triumph Doreen Corselette
- Spanx Suit Your Fancy Strapless Cupped Mid-Thigh Bodysuit.
Codes often confused with 6212.30
Common mistake. Corselettes are frequently confused with separate brassieres (6212.10) or girdles and panty-girdles (6212.20). The distinction lies in the integration; if the garment is a single unit covering both the bust and the waist/hips, it must be classified as a corselette under 6212.30. Additionally, simple bodysuits that do not provide significant structural support or lack brassiere elements may be classified under 6114 or 6211 depending on construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621230 (the code used for corselette), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621230 (the code used for corselette) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 77% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 621230, not only corselette.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $223M 77% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$9.5M 3.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Colombia $7.2M 2.5% of world exports
World total: $290M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $8.9M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $8.5M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $123M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for corselette
Brazil classifies corselette under NCM 6212.30.00: HS 6212.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about corselette
What is the HS code for Corselette?
The HS code for Corselette is 621230 (Corselettes; whether or not knitted or crocheted). The HS code for a corselette is 6212.30, which covers these items whether they are knitted, crocheted, or woven.
How do I classify Corselette for customs?
Corselette is classified under HS code 621230 — Corselettes; whether or not knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include medical post-surgical binders?
If the binder is designed specifically as a corselette with brassiere support, it stays in 6212.30; however, purely medical orthopedic appliances may fall under 9021.
Which countries are the top exporters of corselette (HS 621230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621230 (the code used for corselette) in UN Comtrade data were China ($223M, 77% of world exports), Vietnam (about $9.5M) and Colombia ($7.2M). World exports came to about $290M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of corselette (HS 621230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621230 (the code used for corselette) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($8.9M) and the United Kingdom ($8.5M). World imports came to about $123M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Corselette the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621230 for Corselette is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for corselette in Brazil?
In Brazil, corselette (HS 621230) is classified under NCM 6212.30.00.