Merino Wool Calf Warmers
High-performance merino wool calf warmers for runners or skiers, functioning as removable leg gaiters. Classified in 6406.90.15.60 for wool leg-warmers as footwear parts or similar articles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-stretch woven wool fabric
Woven gaiters/leggings classify in Chapter 62 as non-knitted accessories.
If incorporating leather uppers
Leather predominant material (per note 4) shifts to other parts of footwear.
If sold in sets with scarves or gloves
Made-up sets of knitted articles classify under 6117 if not primarily footwear-related.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure no metal attachments like clips, as they classify separately per Chapter Note 3
• Use HTS advisory rulings for sport-specific designs to confirm gaiter status
• Document country of origin shearing to mitigate forced labor concerns in wool supply chains
Related Products under HTS 6406.90.15.60
Wool Leg Warmers
Knitted leg warmers made primarily from wool yarn, designed to cover the lower leg for warmth during dance or casual wear. Classified under HTS 6406.90.15.60 as gaiters and similar articles of wool or fine animal hair, specifically leg-warmers, which are parts of footwear or accessories not incorporating outer soles.
Cashmere Dance Leg Warmers
Soft cashmere leg warmers for ballet dancers, providing calf coverage and insulation. Falls under HTS 6406.90.15.60 as leg-warmers of fine animal hair (cashmere), part of the category for removable footwear-related articles of wool or fine animal hair.
Alpaca Knit Legwarmers
Cozy alpaca wool leg warmers for outdoor activities or fashion, stretchable to fit over boots. HTS 6406.90.15.60 applies to these as leg-warmers of fine animal hair, excluding outer soles or trimmings.
Camel Hair Leg Warmers
Luxurious camel hair leg warmers for fashion enthusiasts, soft and insulating over shoes. HTS 6406.90.15.60 covers these as leg-warmers of fine animal hair textile materials.
Qiviut Leg Warmers
Rare qiviut (musk ox underwool) leg warmers, ultra-warm for arctic conditions as gaiters. Fits HTS 6406.90.15.60 precisely as fine animal hair leg-warmers.
Angora Wool Ballet Legwarmers
Fluffy angora rabbit wool leg warmers for ballet practice, calf-high design. Under 6406.90.15.60 as fine animal hair leg-warmers in footwear parts.