6406.90.15.10/Crocheted Leg Warmers/Japan

Crocheted Leg Warmers from Japan

These leg warmers are crocheted from synthetic yarn made of man-made fibers like acrylic, designed to cover the lower leg for warmth during dance or casual wear. They classify under HTS 6406.90.1510 as parts of footwear or similar articles of textile materials of man-made fibers, specifically as other leg-warmers, since they are not outer soles or excluded trimmings. The predominant material is man-made fiber textile visible externally.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

54.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm man-made fibers exceed 70% for accurate classification under 6406.90.1510

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'leg-warmers of man-made textile' to avoid misclassification as apparel in Chapter 61

• Watch for common pitfalls like classifying as hosiery; provide wear instructions showing leg-only coverage