Spandex Rubber Thread with Textile Covering for Swimwear from Canada
Spandex-blend rubber thread featuring acrylic textile covering for high-performance swimwear elastics. Classified in HTS 5604.10.00.00 for its rubber core sheathed with visible textile per chapter exclusions. Ensures chlorine resistance and elasticity retention.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify spandex content under fiber labeling rules for accurate duty assessment
• Customs may require denier measurements to confirm thread vs. cord distinction
• Ensure no plastic lamination to avoid 5603 nonwovens classification