Spandex Yarn Waste Remnants from Japan
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.
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
• 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