Cotton Gaiter Upper Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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