Acrylic Leg Warmers from Germany
Stretchy knitted acrylic tubes worn over calves for dance or exercise warmth. This 'other' knitted garment of man-made fibers fits HTS 6114.90.90.45 (other textile materials), subject to cotton quota restraints. Excludes tights or stockings per heading definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document as 'leg warmers' with photos showing open-top/open-bottom design vs. hosiery
• Conduct fiber burn tests for acrylic content to prevent disputes over 'other textile' status
• Apply for cotton category 359 license early; delays common for restrained subheadings