Cotton Knitted Waistband for Jeans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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