Acrylic Sweater Hem Bands from China
Knitted acrylic ribbed hem bands for bottom edges of man-made fiber sweaters, featuring stretch properties for fitted waistlines. These qualify under HTS 6117.90.90.10 as parts of sweaters composed of man-made fibers. Commonly imported for aftermarket sweater customization and repairs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct stitch density tests (min 10/cm per Chapter 61 notes) to confirm knitted construction during customs review
• Declare as 'replacement hem components for MMF sweaters' with size charts linking to sweater models
• Watch for quotas on (646) category; file correct visa documents for man-made fiber apparel parts