Merino Wool Blend Ski Leg Warmers from Germany
Insulated leg warmers with 28% merino wool in a man-made fiber knit, used under ski boots for added warmth. They fall under HTS 6406.90.15.05 as textile parts of footwear—leg-warmers—with the required wool content. The design provides calf protection without being outer soles or full uppers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document end-use as ski footwear accessories to support classification as parts under Chapter 64
• Test for exact wool weight percentage; minor discrepancies can trigger audits
• Avoid mislabeling as 'socks' which would shift to heading 6115