Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted

HS v2022 Code: 6212

About brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted

HS code 6212 covers a diverse range of intimate apparel and supporting garments, including brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, and garters. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and fashion sectors, catering to the innerwear and shapewear needs of consumers worldwide. As an essential component of the broader apparel industry, the 6212 product category contributes significantly to international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of 6212 articles typically involves a combination of knitting, crocheting, and sewing techniques. Manufacturers utilize specialized machinery and skilled labor to shape, assemble, and finish these garments, often incorporating various materials such as fabrics, lace, and elastics. The manufacturing process may also include cutting, stitching, and the application of hooks, clasps, and other fastening elements to ensure a secure and comfortable fit.

Production inputs

The 6212 industry relies on a range of raw materials, including natural and synthetic fibers, elastics, hooks, clasps, and other supporting components. Manufacturers may source these inputs from both domestic and international suppliers, depending on availability, cost, and quality considerations. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery, such as knitting machines, sewing machines, and finishing equipment, as well as a skilled workforce to operate these tools effectively.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 6212 industry are the various intimate apparel and supporting garments, including brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, and garters. These products are then consumed by the 6104 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) industries, as well as by individual consumers seeking undergarments and shapewear.

Family tree for brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6212'>6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6201'>6201: Overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, men's or boys', other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6202'>6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6203'>6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6204'>6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6207'>6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6208'>6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6209'>6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6210'>6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6211'>6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6213'>6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6214'>6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6215'>6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6216'>6216: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6217'>6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621210'>621210: Brassieres; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621220'>621220: Girdles and panty-girdles; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621230'>621230: Corselettes; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621290'>621290: Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles; whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212</a>"]


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