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Spandex Bare Single Filament 40D from Japan

Uncovered spandex (elastane) single filament yarn, 40 denier, minimal twist <50 turns/m, <67 dtex, bulk industrial form. Classified HTS 5402.49.91 as other synthetic single filament yarn. Essential for elastic fabrics in sportswear.

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

• Provide elasticity modulus certification to confirm spandex without core-spun confusion

• Ensure yarn is declared as 'bare' single filament, not covered, to stay in 5402.49