HTS Code 621149: Of other textile materials: — 2026 US Tariff Rates

Duty rates for HTS 621149 vary by the specific 8- or 10-digit statistical suffix and the country of origin. Suffix 6211.49.03 has a General rate of 1.2% with Special (FTA) rates available: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Always verify the exact duty rate with US Customs and Border Protection before importing, as rates may change and additional trade remedies (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping) may apply depending on the country of origin.

While the General rate for this heading is not zero, many products qualify for duty-free or reduced-rate treatment under Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, KORUS, and others) if they meet the applicable rules of origin. Check the Special rate column for your specific country of origin. You must provide origin certification to claim FTA preferences.

The correct HTS classification depends on the specific product's composition, function, and in some cases its country of origin. For binding certainty, you can request a written ruling from CBP's National Commodity Specialist Division. Misclassification can result in retroactive duties, penalties under 19 USC §1592, and interest on underpaid amounts. For products classified under heading 621149, the key classification factors include the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Section Notes, and Chapter Notes. When in doubt, consult a licensed customs broker.

Woven apparel (Chapter 62) was placed on Section 301 List 3, which carries a 25% additional duty. Knit apparel (Chapter 61) was placed on List 4A at 7.5%. The distinction is based on the USTR's product categorization during the tariff list development, not on any inherent difference in trade impact.

Under 19 CFR §102.21, the origin of woven apparel is where the garment is wholly assembled. If the fabric is woven in China but the garment is cut and sewn in Mexico, the origin is Mexico. This is critical for Section 301 compliance — a garment assembled outside China may avoid Section 301 duties even if the fabric is Chinese-origin.

Yes, if the garment meets the yarn-forward rule: the yarn must be spun, the fabric woven, and the garment assembled within the USMCA region. Using Chinese fabric to cut and sew in Mexico does NOT qualify for USMCA preferential rates.

Both chapters have similar MFN duty rate ranges (5-32%), but the Section 301 treatment differs significantly. Chinese-origin woven apparel (Ch. 62) faces 25% additional duty (List 3), while knit apparel (Ch. 61) faces 7.5% (List 4A). This can mean a 17.5 percentage point difference in total duty burden.

Yes. The UFLPA applies to all cotton products, whether knit or woven, if they contain cotton that may have originated in Xinjiang. Importers must provide supply chain documentation tracing cotton to farms outside Xinjiang. CBP has detained thousands of textile shipments under UFLPA since 2022.