Wool Trouser Waistband from China
A knitted elastic waistband component made from 100% fine merino wool, designed specifically as a replacement part for wool trousers, breeches, or shorts. It falls under HTS 6117.90.90.65 as it is a knitted part of trousers made of wool or fine animal hair, separate from the complete garment.
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 fiber content with lab tests to confirm 100% wool or fine animal hair, as blends may shift classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'knitted parts for trousers' to avoid misclassification as complete garments