Rubberized Narrow Watch Strap Base
A narrow woven base fabric, 2 cm wide, containing 8% rubber thread by weight, used as a base for watch straps. It falls under 5806.20.00 as a narrow woven fabric with rubber thread content exceeding 5%, per Chapter 58 Note 5 and the elastomeric yarn definition.
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 base fabric has a pile surface
Narrow woven pile fabrics are classified separately within heading 58.06.
If the fabric is cut to shape for watch straps and ready for use
Watch straps and parts thereof are classified in Chapter 91 when they are made-up articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the rubber thread content (8%) with technical data sheets to justify classification
• Confirm the fabric width (2 cm) and selvedge treatment
• If the watch strap base is further processed (e.g
• cut to shape), consider whether it remains a fabric or becomes an article of Chapter 91
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