Wool Leg Warmers from Japan
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.
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
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests for accurate classification under 6406.90.15.60
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'leg-warmers' and material composition to avoid misclassification as apparel in Chapter 61
• Check for prohibited substances in wool processing; ensure compliance with U.S. flammability standards for legwear