Spandex Yarn Waste from China

Elastane (spandex) yarn waste from stretch fabric manufacturing, including broken ends and offcuts. HTS 5505.10.00 includes this segmented polyurethane synthetic fiber waste.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Disclose spandex percentage; blends over 5% elastane may affect classification context

Ensure waste is clean of dyes/solvents to meet import health standards

Use ISF filings early due to chemical nature of elastane waste

Spandex Yarn Waste from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5505.10.00