Textile Gaiter Attachment

Adjustable textile gaiter pieces designed to attach to boot uppers for debris protection in outdoor footwear. Covered under HTS 6406.90.15 as parts of gaiters and similar articles of textile materials. Excludes finished gaiters but includes components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 32.4%

If imported as complete gaiters or leggings for protection

Finished made-up textile accessories go to Chapter 62.

6406.90.60Lower: 17.5% vs 32.4%

If of leather rather than textile predominant

Leather (headings 4107, 4112-4114) takes precedence by surface area.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 32.4%

If plastic-coated for waterproofing with visible layer

Visible plastics layer reclassifies per Chapter Note 3(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include assembly instructions showing footwear integration to avoid Chapter 62 classification

β€’ Confirm no metal buckles dominate; those are excluded per Note 2

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