Cotton Work Pant Knee Reinforcements from Japan
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.
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
• Test for cotton purity to avoid reclassification; synthetics >50% change heading
• Declare as 'industrial trouser parts' if for commercial use to differentiate end-use