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Nylon Cargo Pant Waistband from Japan

Elasticated waistband components made from nylon fabric with belt loops, pre-hemmed for attachment to cargo pants or breeches. Classified under HTS 6217.90.90.70 as other parts of trousers, excluding knitted items of 6212. These are imported separately for garment assembly lines.

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

• Label clearly as 'parts for trousers' to prevent classification as finished belts; include end-use letters from buyers; watch for minimum value thresholds on low-cost parts