Cashmere Trouser Hem Facing from China

Hem reinforcement facings from cashmere (fine animal hair) used in high-end wool trouser manufacturing or repairs. Falls under HTS 6217.90.90.55 for other wool/fine animal hair parts of trousers/breeches in non-knitted textile chapter.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Use certified lab reports for cashmere content to qualify under fine animal hair provisions

Declare as industrial parts, not consumer goods, for potential duty reductions

Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific animal hair textiles from certain origins