Subheading · Chapter 62 · Heading 6212
6212.20: Girdles and panty girdles
6212.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 6212, brassières, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles…, chapter 62.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 6212 20 00 00 Girdles and panty girdles 6%p/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 1203
- Documents
- 9062
Import requirements 3
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y084 Derogation from import prohibition by virtue of Article 16i (1) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 6% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central AmericaQuota | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | 4.8% |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £1.7m | 24.9% | -42.7% |
 Vietnam | £1.6m | 23.7% | +97.9% |
 Bangladesh | £1m | 14.8% | -41.1% |
 Türkiye | £905k | 13.2% | +136.1% |
 Nicaragua | £557k | 8.1% | +21.1% |
 Sri Lanka | £366k | 5.4% | -30.6% |
 Italy | £136k | 2% | +274.6% |
 Indonesia | £84k | 1.2% | +162.2% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EUWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$133kUS$133k+US$2m+US$6m+> US$15m
Exports: 122
- China: US$159m
- Colombia: US$51m
- Vietnam: US$39m
- Nicaragua: US$15m
- Germany: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$9m
- Thailand: US$9m
- United States: US$8m
- Sri Lanka: US$8m
- Italy: US$7m
- Bangladesh: US$7m
- Honduras: US$6m
- Spain: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Mexico: US$4m
- Poland: US$4m
- Morocco: US$3m
- El Salvador: US$3m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- Serbia: US$3m
- France: US$3m
- Brazil: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Croatia: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$1m
- Tunisia: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- Dominican Republic: US$1m
- Sweden: US$913k
- United Kingdom: US$829k
- Pakistan: US$599k
- Belgium: US$593k
- Portugal: US$478k
- Singapore: US$469k
- Latvia: US$356k
- Malaysia: US$311k
- Hungary: US$303k
- Romania: US$303k
- Bulgaria: US$300k
- South Africa: US$297k
- Slovenia: US$278k
- India: US$254k
- Estonia: US$220k
- Slovakia: US$209k
- Chile: US$207k
- Canada: US$181k
- Laos: US$179k
- Argentina: US$159k
- Denmark: US$150k
- Costa Rica: US$138k
- South Korea: US$134k
- Ukraine: US$133k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$133k
- Peru: US$129k
- Lithuania: US$109k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$166kUS$166k+US$1m+US$4m+> US$11m
Imports: 189
- United States: US$97m
- Japan: US$55m
- Mexico: US$21m
- Germany: US$19m
- Netherlands: US$11m
- Vietnam: US$11m
- Malaysia: US$11m
- Canada: US$10m
- France: US$10m
- Spain: US$9m
- Poland: US$8m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Italy: US$7m
- United Kingdom: US$6m
- Kazakhstan: US$6m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$5m
- Austria: US$5m
- Peru: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
- Ecuador: US$4m
- El Salvador: US$3m
- Belgium: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Israel: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Philippines: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Russia: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Colombia: US$1m
- China: US$1m
- Denmark: US$1m
- Australia: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$1m
- Dominican Republic: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Honduras: US$976k
- Ireland: US$964k
- Venezuela: US$924k
- India: US$891k
- Kuwait: US$890k
- Norway: US$845k
- Bolivia: US$834k
- Hungary: US$768k
- Panama: US$744k
- Paraguay: US$712k
- Iraq: US$711k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$159m | 40.5% |
| 2 |  Colombia | US$51m | 13.1% |
| 3 | Vietnam | US$39m | 9.9% |
| 4 | Nicaragua | US$15m | 3.9% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$9m | 2.4% |
| 6 | Türkiye | US$9m | 2.4% |
| 7 |  Thailand | US$9m | 2.3% |
| 8 |  United States | US$8m | 2% |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | US$8m | 1.9% |
| 10 | Italy | US$7m | 1.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$97m | 24.8% |
| 2 |  Japan | US$55m | 14% |
| 3 |  Mexico | US$21m | 5.4% |
| 4 | Germany | US$19m | 4.8% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$11m | 2.8% |
| 6 | Vietnam | US$11m | 2.7% |
| 7 |  Malaysia | US$11m | 2.7% |
| 8 |  Canada | US$10m | 2.5% |
| 9 |  France | US$10m | 2.5% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$9m | 2.4% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 14
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N333046 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a compression garment from Mexico
- N306042 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of girdles and a wash bag from China
- N304769 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an abdominal binder and garments from Thailand
- N303550 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of women’s knit undergarments from China
- H256542 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 0712-14-150009; Tariff Classification of an above knee girdle (compression wear) garment
- N292692 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a girdle from El Salvador
- 600010428 HMRC
Panty girdle A compression style panty girdle with a X-flex panel to cross over the tummy to instantly shape and give the lower body area a flatter appearance, the garment is also designed to lift the buttocks and smooth the back. The garment is made from a soft and breathable polyester knitted…
14 rulings in total for this code
Subheading 6212.20 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 6212.20; the duty is 6.5%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 6%; 173 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £6.8m (down 7% on the year before), at an average of £32.37 per kg; China supplied 25%, followed by Vietnam.
World trade in these goods reached US$392m in 2024, down 12% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 40.5% of the total, ahead of Colombia.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for girdles and panty girdles?
Girdles and panty girdles fall under HS subheading 6212.20, part of heading 6212, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on girdles and panty girdles in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6212.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on girdles and panty girdles in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6212.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most girdles and panty girdles?
China, with US$159m in 2024 (40.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
173 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on these goods?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (25%), Vietnam (24%) and Bangladesh (15%), out of total imports of £6.8m.