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Fabric Armbands

Adjustable cotton fabric armbands worn above the elbow for formal uniforms or events. Classified in HTS 6217.90.90 as other made-up clothing accessories, excluding knitted types. Simple strap design with buckles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.6%+17.5%32.1%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%+10.0%24.6%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

6217.90.90.03Of cotton (341)
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6217.90.90.05Of wool or fine animal hair (440)
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6217.90.90.10Of man-made fibers (641)
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6217.90.90.20Other (840)
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6217.90.90.25Of cotton (335)
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6217.90.90.30Of wool or fine animal hair (435)
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6217.90.90.35Of man-made fibers (635)
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6217.90.90.45Other (835)
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6217.90.90.50Of cotton (348)
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6217.90.90.55Of wool or fine animal hair (448)
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6217.90.90.60Of man-made fibers (648)
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6217.90.90.70Other (847)
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6217.90.90.75Of cotton (359)
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6217.90.90.80Of wool or fine animal hair (459)
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6217.90.90.85Of man-made fibers (659)
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6217.90.90.95Other (859)
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.90.10Lower: 19.8% vs 32.1%

If specific parts like cuffs

Narrower subheadings exist for enumerated parts; armbands default to 'other' unless matching exact descriptions.

6117.80.95Same rate: 32.1%

If knitted or crocheted

Knitted armbands exclude from Chapter 62, moving to Chapter 61 knitted accessories.

6213.90Lower: 15.3% vs 32.1%

If functioning as handkerchiefs

Square fabric pieces under 60cm used as wipes classify as handkerchiefs per Chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify closure type (left-over-right for men's) per Chapter note on garment directionality

• Include size specs to confirm accessory status, avoiding baby garment rules of 6209

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