Knitted Wool Leg Warmers from Germany

Pull-on leg warmers made primarily from knitted wool textile material, designed to cover the lower leg for warmth during dance or casual wear. Classified under HTS 6406.90.15.70 as parts of footwear of textile materials, specifically other leg-warmers, since they function as gaiters or similar articles protecting the leg without being complete footwear. The textile composition dominates the external surface per Chapter Note 4.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

24.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify textile fiber content via lab testing to confirm classification under 'of textile materials' and avoid misclassification to leather or rubber subheadings

Include detailed invoices specifying 'leg-warmers' use and material breakdown to support gaiter-like function per HTS notes

Watch for common pitfalls like classifying as hosiery (Chapter 61); ensure description emphasizes footwear part functionality