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Cotton Denim Jean Pockets from Japan

Pre-made pocket sets cut from cotton denim fabric, designed specifically for insertion into trousers and breeches during manufacturing. These fall under HTS 6217.90.90.70 as parts of trousers, being other made-up clothing accessories or parts not covered by heading 6212. They are sold in bulk to apparel factories for assembly into finished pants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fabric composition matches invoice to avoid reclassification; ensure parts are unfinished and not assembled into garments; provide manufacturing specs showing use in trousers