Elastane Polyester Warp Knit Swimwear Fabric
This is a high-stretch warp-knit fabric blending elastane and polyester in different coloured yarns, used for bikinis and rash guards. It is a warp-knit fabric of synthetic fibres with yarns of different colours. If the elastane content is 5% or more by weight, it may fall under heading 60.04, but as presented it is classified under 6005.38.00.
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 contains 5% or more by weight of elastomeric yarn
Heading 60.04 covers knitted fabrics containing 5% or more of elastomeric yarn, which takes precedence over heading 60.05.
If the fabric is coated or laminated (e.g., for waterproof swimwear)
Chapter 59 covers coated or laminated textile fabrics, which are excluded from Chapter 60.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure the elastane content by weight: if it is 5% or more, the fabric falls under heading 60.04 instead of 60.05
• Ensure the yarns are of different colours, not just dyed in the piece
• Provide a technical datasheet showing fibre composition and stretch properties for CBSA
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