Cotton Hiking Pant Reinforcing Patches from Japan
Ripstop cotton patches for seat and knee areas of hiking trousers and breeches. These unfinished parts are classified under HTS 6217.90.90.50 for cotton trouser components.
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
• Bulk import ok, but retail packaging triggers ensemble scrutiny
• Lab certification for cotton content mandatory for duty accuracy
• Differentiate from ski pants parts, which have specific 6211 definitions