Acrylic Neck Gaiter Bands from Japan
Knitted acrylic bands intended as unfinished components for neck gaiters or balaclavas. They qualify under HTS 6117.90.90.90 as knitted parts of clothing accessories from man-made fibers.
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
• Document as 'incomplete' parts without drawstrings to avoid heading 6109 exclusion
• Use HTS advisory rulings for gaiter-specific parts to preempt CBP challenges
• Bundle with assembly instructions to prove parts status over finished accessories