Elastic Rubber Thread Nylon Covered for Underwear from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.3%

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

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

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