Cotton Garment Hem Facings from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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