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Cotton Garment Hem Facings

Pre-hemmed cotton fabric facings for garment bottoms, preventing fraying. HTS 6217.90.90.75 covers these as other made-up cotton parts excluding 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.

5806.32.10Higher: 43.5% vs 34.6%

If narrow cotton woven ribbons

If under 5cm wide and plain woven, classifies as ribbon not garment part.

6209.20.50Lower: 29.3% vs 34.6%

If babies' cotton garment parts under 86cm height

Baby clothing parts prioritize heading 6209 per Chapter notes.

6304.99.60Lower: 23.2% vs 34.6%

If furnishing article trimmings

End-use as home textile trim shifts to Chapter 63.

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

• Invoice as 'hem binding' parts; retail packaging risks accessory classification

• Lab certify cotton content for duty-free preferences like GSP

• Separate from complete garments in shipments to maintain parts status