Cotton Gaiter Upper Fabric

Pre-cut cotton textile panels for attaching to gaiter uppers, used in outdoor footwear protection. Included in HTS 6406.10.77.00 as parts of uppers other than stiffeners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+17.5%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 28.7%

If complete gaiters/leggings for personal wear

Finished articles and gaiters/leggings headnote moves to Chapter 62 made-up clothing.

5903.10.20Higher: 35% vs 28.7%

If textile base with rubber layer

Visible rubber covering per Chapter Note 3(a) classifies as rubberized cotton fabric.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 28.7%

If gaiter parts of other materials

Material shift (e.g., nylon) to other footwear parts residual.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Demonstrate footwear attachment via patterns and specs to differentiate from apparel gaiters

Confirm no plastic coating visible, preserving cotton textile status

Bulk import only; retail sets with closures classify differently