Elastane Power Stretch Knit Fabric
This is a wide knitted fabric exceeding 30 cm in width, containing over 5% elastane yarn by weight, providing exceptional stretch for activewear and form-fitting garments. It is classified under tariff item 6004.90.00 as a knitted fabric with elastomeric yarn, other than those 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric has a pile or looped surface
Heading 60.01 covers pile fabrics, which are excluded from heading 60.04.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Chapter 59 covers such treated fabrics, unless they remain in heading 60.01 as pile fabrics.
If imported as finished activewear garments
Finished garments of man-made fibres are classified in Chapter 61, not as fabric in Chapter 60.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's width exceeds 30 cm and that the elastane content is 5% or more by weight
• Maintain technical data sheets to support the classification
• If the fabric is for activewear, verify any applicable performance standards or labelling requirements
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Bamboo Spandex Modal Knit
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Compression Sport Knit Fabric
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Cotton Spandex Jersey Knit
This is a soft single jersey knit fabric wider than 30 cm, containing 8% spandex, used for t-shirts and casual wear bases. It is versatile for apparel dyeing. It falls under tariff item 6004.90.00 as a knitted fabric with elastomeric yarn, other than those of heading 60.01.
Elastane Compression Sport Knit
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Elastane Spandex Knit Fabric
A wide knitted fabric exceeding 30 cm containing over 5% elastomeric yarn such as spandex, used for stretchy apparel like leggings and activewear. It is neither a pile fabric of heading 60.01 nor a coated fabric of Chapter 59. This fabric qualifies for this tariff item as 'other' knitted elastomeric fabric.