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Cotton Work Pant Knee Reinforcements

Double-layer cotton canvas patches designed as knee reinforcements for work trousers and breeches. Falls under HTS 6217.90.90.50 as made-up cotton parts of trousers, not knitted.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.6%+20.0%34.6%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%—14.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%—14.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6211.32Lower: 20.6% vs 34.6%

If designed for industrial protective trousers

Workwear with specific protective features falls under 6211.

5112.19.60Higher: 62.5% vs 34.6%

If made from wool-blend fabric

Different fiber composition (wool) moves to heading 5112 woven fabrics.

6217.90Same rate: 34.6%

If parts of swimwear or similar

Specialized lower body garments use other material subheadings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for cotton purity to avoid reclassification; synthetics >50% change heading

• Declare as 'industrial trouser parts' if for commercial use to differentiate end-use