Cotton Chino Trouser Waistband Linings from Japan
Inner waistband linings made from cotton poplin fabric, pre-hemmed for insertion into chino trousers or breeches. These qualify under HTS 6217.90.90.50 as other cotton parts specifically for trousers and breeches.
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
• Provide manufacturing diagrams showing integration into trousers to support parts classification
• Ensure no ribbed waistbands, as those exclude from related headings per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail sale, which could reclassify as ensembles