Foldable Cotton Calf Warmers from Japan
Foldable cotton leg warmers (359 fabric) for runners, offering calf protection and warmth, attach loosely without spikes or soles. HTS 6406.90.1550 covers these as other textile parts of footwear, specifically leg-warmers of cotton, per subheading hierarchy. Plastics or rubber absent, pure textile construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include photos showing foldable gaiter design over footwear; CBP rejects vague 'leggings' descriptions
• Test for durability per US Note on soles, though not applicable here; focus on textile-only declaration
• Pair with matching insoles? Declare separately to evade 6405 set rules