Elastic Rubber Thread Nylon Covered for Underwear from Japan
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 — 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
• Submit cross-sectional samples or photos proving textile covering visibility during entry
• Avoid misdeclaring as yarn (Chapter 54) by emphasizing rubber core function