Cotton Elastane Scuba Knit Fabric
A medium-weight scuba knit fabric exceeding 30 cm in width, containing 5% elastane and no rubber thread. This structured, neoprene-like fabric is used for dresses and jackets and is classified under tariff item 6004.10.00 because it contains at least 5% elastomeric yarn by weight.
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 elastane content is less than 5%
Knitted fabrics with lower elastomeric content are classified in heading 60.06.
If the fabric contains rubber thread
Rubber thread content would exclude the fabric from this tariff item.
If the fabric is coated with polyvinyl chloride
Plastic-coated fabrics fall under Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the elastane content meets the 5% threshold; if it falls below, classification shifts to heading 60.06
• Provide a fibre analysis certificate if the fabric's composition is not evident from the invoice
• Ensure the fabric is not coated with plastic or rubber, which would change the tariff classification
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