Nylon Shorts Cuff Hem from Japan
Pre-knitted nylon cuff hem component for athletic shorts, providing elastic finishing at the leg openings. Classified under HTS 6117.90.90.70 as a crocheted part of shorts made from man-made fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'knitted parts for shorts' with fiber breakdown to prevent reclassification
• Obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under US trade agreements