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Knitted Elastic Waistband for Jeans from Japan

This is a pre-made elastic waistband component knitted from synthetic fibers, designed specifically to be sewn into the waist of trousers, breeches, or shorts. It falls under HTS 6117.90.90.75 as it is a knitted part of garments classified as 'parts of trousers, breeches and shorts', not a complete made-up accessory.

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

Verify the part is unfinished and intended solely for assembly into trousers; complete garments shift to Chapter 61 headings

Provide detailed manufacturing specs and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification as finished accessories

Knitted Elastic Waistband for Jeans from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6117.90.90.75