Rubber Thread Narrow Belt Loop Fabric
A narrow woven fabric, 2.2 cm wide, with 9% rubber thread by weight, used for trouser belt loops. It is classified under 5806.20.00 as a narrow woven fabric with rubber thread content exceeding 5%, meeting the width and selvedge criteria of Chapter 58 Note 5.
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 rubber thread content is below 5%
Narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibres without the elastomeric threshold fall under this heading.
If the belt loops are cut to size and ready for use
Made-up clothing accessories of textile materials are classified in Chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is presented in rolls or lengths, not as cut belt loops, to remain classifiable as fabric
• Provide rubber thread content (9%) documentation
• If the fabric is cut to individual loop lengths, it may be considered a made-up article
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