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%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 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