Spandex Yarn Waste Remnants

Remnant waste from spandex (elastane) yarn production, short broken filaments of synthetic polyurethane. HTS 5505.10.0060 includes these as other synthetic fiber waste for elastic recovery in composites.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.49Lower: 18% vs 35%

If continuous filament yarn form

Spandex filaments are other synthetic filaments under Chapter 54.

4004.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If chemically identical to rubber waste

Rubber waste (including synthetic like polyurethane) under Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test elasticity retention to prove it's viable fiber waste, not degraded plastic

Include supplier specs on denier and stretch percentage for classification support

Segregate from non-elastic synthetics to maintain heading purity