Alpaca Knitted Sweater Waist Insert from Japan
Shaped alpaca knit waistband insert for fitted sweaters, ribbed for shaping. Under HTS 6117.90.90.15 for knitted sweater parts. Enhances hourglass silhouette.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify fiber as 'other animal hair' correctly for duty; alpaca not wool
• Prove no 'means of tightening' per 6109 note via design specs
• Group shipments by fiber type for consistent valuation