Cotton Baby Mittens from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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