Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Staple Blend
An unbleached stretch fabric composed of 60% cotton and 40% spandex staple fibres, weighing 158 g/m². It is intended for casual wear. This product falls under this tariff item as an unbleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, within the 170 g/m² weight limit.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is a plain weave of spandex staple fibres mixed with cotton.
Unbleached plain weave spandex-cotton fabrics under 170 g/m² are classified under 5513.11.00.
If the fabric is combined with rubber threads for elasticity.
Elastic products of textile materials combined with rubber threads are classified in Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify spandex is in staple form, as filament spandex would be classified differently
• If the fabric has elastic properties from rubber threads, it may be classified in Chapter 40
• Provide the fabric's stretch characteristics and composition for customs
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