Swimwear Spandex Warp Knit Fabric
A chlorine-resistant warp knit fabric exceeding 30 cm in width, containing 12% spandex (elastomeric yarn) and no rubber thread. This fabric is designed for swimwear applications such as bikinis and rash guards, and is classified under tariff item 6004.10.00 because it contains 5% or more elastomeric yarn by weight and is not a pile fabric of heading 60.01.
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 fabric has a pile or looped surface
Knitted pile fabrics are classified in heading 60.01 even when they contain elastomeric yarn.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
Chapter 59 covers such treated fabrics, unless they are pile fabrics of heading 60.01.
If the fabric contains rubber thread
Fabrics containing rubber thread are excluded from this tariff item and fall under the sibling subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric width exceeds 30 cm and that the spandex content is accurately documented in the commercial invoice
• Provide a laboratory test report confirming elastomeric yarn weight percentage if requested by CBSA
• Verify that the fabric is not coated or laminated with plastics or rubber, which would shift classification to Chapter 59
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