Cotton Baby Mittens from Germany
Soft cotton mittens designed for infants under 86 cm in height to prevent scratching. These are made-up textile accessories of cotton, not knitted or crocheted, qualifying under HTS 6209.20.5050 as babies' clothing accessories other than diapers or bodysuits.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify baby height limit (under 86 cm) with manufacturer specs for 6209 classification
• Label fiber content accurately as 100% cotton to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of importing knitted versions, which shift to Chapter 61