Spandex Covered Rubber Thread from Japan
This is a fine rubber thread that is wrapped with spandex textile fibres, used for lingerie elastic and sportswear banding. The visible textile covering provides a fabric-like finish and stretch, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as rubber thread that is textile covered.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Verify the spandex covering is visible to the naked eye; if not, the product may fall under Chapters 50-55 as textile yarn
• Declare the decitex of the rubber thread to ensure it does not exceed the threshold for twine of Section XI Note 3
• Keep records of the spandex and rubber composition for CBSA classification reviews