Spandex Rubber Thread with Textile Covering for Swimwear from Japan
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 — 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
• 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