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Elastic Rubber Thread Nylon Covered for Underwear

High-stretch rubber thread with nylon textile covering, essential for waistbands and leg openings in underwear production. It qualifies for HTS 5604.10.00.00 as rubber thread distinctly covered by textile, excluding invisible impregnations per heading 5604 note. Nylon provides smooth finish and washability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 41.3%

If considered primarily synthetic filament yarn with minor rubber

Minimal rubber content shifts to Chapter 54 yarn if textile dominates per visibility rule.

4007.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.3%

If for uncovered natural rubber thread

Absence of textile covering places it under vulcanized rubber tubes and profiles.

5604Same rate: 41.3%

If when sheathed with plastics material instead

Plastics covering moves it to the plastics-sheathed subheading within 5604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit cross-sectional samples or photos proving textile covering visibility during entry

Avoid misdeclaring as yarn (Chapter 54) by emphasizing rubber core function

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