Cotton Knitted Waistband for Jeans from China
This is a pre-knitted elastic waistband component made of cotton, specifically designed for assembly into trousers or jeans. It falls under HTS 6117.90.90.60 as it is a knitted part of trousers, composed primarily of cotton yarn. These parts are imported separately for garment manufacturers to sew into finished pants.
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
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under cotton-specific subheading
• Provide detailed assembly instructions to prove it's a part, not a finished accessory, avoiding reclassification