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Bare Spandex Monofilament 20 Decitex Yarn from Japan

Ultra-fine bare monofilament spandex yarn at 20 decitex, twist-free, for medical compression bands and performance tights. Classed in HTS 5402.44.00.05 as elastomeric monofil with negligible twist, low denier, bulk supply. Critical for skin-contact safe elasticity.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include REACH/Oeko-Tex certs for compliance in skin-contact applications

• Declare precise decitex to avoid finer yarn duties or misclass to monofil ≥67 dtex

• Prevent pitfall of retail labeling; ship in plain industrial reels