Cotton Knitted Waistband for Jeans from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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