Cotton Trouser Waistbands from Germany
Made-up cotton waistband components for trousers, featuring belt loops and hook closures. Falls under HTS 6217.90.90.75 as other parts of garments from cotton textile, non-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
• Document as unfinished trouser parts; complete garments risk higher duties under 6203
• Test for cotton purity to qualify for 359 statistical suffix
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail sale, which could trigger ensemble rules