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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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