Crocheted Cotton Dance Leg Warmers from Japan
Crocheted leg warmers from 100% cotton textile, used by dancers to insulate calves during practice. Falls under HTS 6406.90.15.70 as other textile leg-warmers, qualifying as similar articles to gaiters due to their role in footwear ensembles and leg protection.
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
• Label products clearly as 'dance leg warmers' with textile composition to align with HTS description and prevent reclassification
• Provide photos or samples showing pull-on style without soles to distinguish from complete footwear
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests hosiery; retail packs support footwear accessory status