Spandex Rubber Thread with Textile Covering for Swimwear from Japan
Spandex-blend rubber thread with acrylic textile covering is used for high-performance swimwear elastics. It is classified under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it has a rubber core sheathed with visible textile, meeting chapter exclusions and ensuring chlorine resistance for swimwear applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the acrylic covering is visible to the naked eye, as per chapter note 4, to ensure classification under 5604.10.00
• Clearly document the rubber core and textile covering materials for CBSA
• Verify that the product is not considered a made-up article, which would shift classification