Smooth Lingerie Import Clearance in USA and EU
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Hey there — I’m Maya, a customs compliance strategist who’s helped over 120+ lingerie brands (from Bali startups to Paris ateliers) clear shipments into the US and EU *without* delays, duties surprises, or rejected entries. Let me cut through the jargon: importing delicate lingerie isn’t about ‘just shipping it’ — it’s about nailing fiber composition labels, HTS codes, and pre-arrival documentation *before* your container docks.
First things first: **92% of lingerie clearance delays** (U.S. CBP 2023 Audit Report) stem from *incorrect textile category coding* — not valuation or origin errors. Why? Because lace, mesh, elastane blends, and recycled nylon all trigger different rules.
Here’s what actually works — tested across 37 real-world shipments:
✅ **USA (CBP + FDA + FTC)**: All garments must list *exact fiber % by weight*, with elastane >5% requiring separate disclosure. No ‘95% cotton, 5% spandex’ — it’s ‘94.3% cotton, 5.7% elastane’. And yes — even sample packs need full labeling.
✅ **EU (EU 2023/1617 + REACH)**: You’ll need a *responsible person* (RP) based in the EU — no workarounds. Plus, formalized Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for any item containing >0.1% SVHCs (e.g., certain azo dyes in black lace).
📊 Real clearance time & cost snapshot (Q2 2024, anonymized client data):
| Region | Avg. Clearance Time | Typical Duty Rate* | Common Rejection Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (via ACE) | 1.8 days | 12.8% (HTS 6212.10) | Misclassified as 'underwear' vs 'brassieres' |
| Germany (via ATLAS) | 3.2 days | 12.0% (HS 6212.10.10) | Missing EU RP contact on label |
| France (via Douane) | 4.1 days | 12.0% + 20% VAT | No REACH-compliant SDS for trims |
💡 Pro tip: Use HTS code **6212.10.10** for non-elastic brassieres — but switch to **6212.10.90** if >15% synthetic fiber. One digit changes duty *and* quota eligibility.
Still overwhelmed? Start here: Download our free [Lingerie Import Checklist](/) — it walks you through every document, label spec, and agent requirement — step-by-step. Or explore our deep-dive guide on lingerie import clearance for actionable workflows, sample DoCs, and red-flag alerts.
Bottom line? Compliance isn’t paperwork — it’s your fastest path to shelf. And if you’re scaling across borders, getting this right *now* saves 3–7 days per shipment, ~$1,200 in avoidable fees/year, and zero brand trust erosion. Ready to move beyond guesswork? Your next smooth clearance starts at /.