Product classification
HS code for Suspenders: 6212.90
Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles, whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212.
Classification of suspenders under HS 6212.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6212.90
- Trafalgar suspenders
- Brooks Brothers braces
- Jockey shirt stays
- Calvin Klein garters
- Dickies work suspenders
Codes often confused with 6212.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621290 (the code used for suspenders), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621290 (the code used for suspenders) in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 24% 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 621290, not only suspenders.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Morocco $241M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $88M 11% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $64M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $814M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $210M 24% of world imports
- 2 United States $106M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $58M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $894M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 suspenders
Brazil classifies suspenders under NCM 6212.90.00: HS 6212.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about suspenders
What is the HS code for Suspenders?
The HS code for Suspenders is 621290 (Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles; whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212). The HS code for suspenders and braces is 621290, regardless of whether they are knitted, crocheted, or made from woven fabric.
How do I classify Suspenders for customs?
Suspenders is classified under HS code 621290 — Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles; whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of suspenders (HS 621290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621290 (the code used for suspenders) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($241M, 30% of world exports), China ($88M) and Hong Kong ($64M). World exports came to about $814M, 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 suspenders (HS 621290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621290 (the code used for suspenders) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($210M, 24% of world imports), the United States ($106M) and Germany ($58M). World imports came to about $894M, 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 Suspenders the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621290 for Suspenders 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 suspenders in Brazil?
In Brazil, suspenders (HS 621290) is classified under NCM 6212.90.00.