Knitted Cotton Baby Booties from Japan
Cozy knitted cotton booties with elastic ankle cuffs provide warmth for newborns, designed exclusively for babies under 86 cm. Classified under HTS 6111.20.60.50 as they are cotton 'other' babies' socks and booties, with heading 6111 taking precedence over other chapter headings for infants' items.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure booties lack outer soles thicker than 3mm to stay in Chapter 61; document construction details for CBP review
• Provide invoices specifying 'babies' booties' and height limit; bundle in retail packaging to affirm Chapter 61 status