Cotton Knitted Waistband for Jeans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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