HS Code for Suspenders

Suspenders, also known as braces, are classified under HS code 621290. This classification is found within Chapter 62, which generally covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. However, heading 6212 is a unique heading in the Harmonized System because it includes brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters, and similar articles, and parts thereof, whether or not they are knitted or crocheted. This means that the material construction—whether the suspenders are made of woven fabric, elastic webbing, or knitted material—does not change the primary classification. The subheading 621290 serves as a residual category for articles within this heading that are not specifically brassieres, girdles, or corsets. The classification is based on the specific utility of the item as a garment-supporting accessory designed to be worn over the shoulders or around the waist to hold up other clothing items.

Products Included

• Men's and women's trouser braces
• Clip-on suspenders
• Button-on suspenders
• Elasticated garters for socks or stockings
• Armbands used as shirt sleeve suspenders
• Braces for skirts or other lower-body garments

Common Misclassification

Suspenders are often misclassified under HS code 6117, which covers other made-up clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted, or HS code 6217, which covers other made-up clothing accessories that are not knitted. Importers often assume that because suspenders are accessories, they belong in these general categories. However, because heading 6212 specifically names "braces" and "suspenders," it takes precedence over the more general accessory headings according to GRI 3(a), which states that the most specific description should be used.

FAQ

What is the HS code for suspenders?

The HS code for suspenders and braces is 621290, regardless of whether they are knitted, crocheted, or made from woven fabric.

Are leather suspenders classified under the same code?

No, suspenders made entirely of leather are generally classified under HS code 420330, which covers belts and bandoliers of leather or composition leather, as Chapter 62 primarily covers textile-based apparel.