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Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 5604.90.90.00
Nylon Strip Plastic Sheathed
Strip of nylon from heading 5404 sheathed with plastic for use in conveyor belts and flexible packaging seals. HTS 5604.90.90.00 applies as it features visible plastic sheathing on textile strip, enhancing abrasion resistance. Differentiates from bare strips or fully embedded materials.
Monofilament Strip PVC Covered
Synthetic monofilament strip from 5404 covered with PVC for greenhouse ties and packaging strapping. HTS 5604.90.90.00 applies to visibly PVC-covered textile strips, enhancing UV resistance. Prevents reclassification as plastic sheeting.
Elastic Knitting Yarn Rubber Coated
Specialty yarn for knitting machines, rubber coated over elastic core for sock and glove production. Classified HTS 5604.90.90.00 as rubber-coated textile yarn with visible treatment for machine feeding. Improves loop formation in hosiery.
Textile Covered Latex Thread
Latex rubber thread wrapped in polyester textile for hair accessories and mask elastics. HTS 5604.90.90.00 for textile-covered rubber thread, providing skin-safe elastic performance. Covering prevents latex allergies.
Rubber Core Elastic Cord Textile Covered
A flexible cord with a solid rubber core completely encased in a woven textile sheath, used for binding and elastic applications in crafts and packaging. It falls under HTS 5604.90.90.00 as rubber thread and cord that is textile covered, distinguishing it from uncovered rubber products. The textile covering provides durability and prevents direct rubber exposure.
Polyester Yarn Rubber Impregnated
Textile yarn from heading 5402 impregnated with rubber for enhanced elasticity and water resistance, commonly used in upholstery and apparel trim. Classified under HTS 5604.90.90.00 due to visible rubber impregnation on polyester filament yarn. The treatment alters flexibility without embedding the yarn completely.
Spandex Covered Rubber Thread
Fine rubber thread wrapped with spandex textile fibers for lingerie elastic and sportswear banding. Falls under HTS 5604.90.90.00 as rubber thread textile covered, providing stretch with fabric-like finish. Visible textile coverage essential for classification.
Cotton Yarn Plastic Coated
Cotton yarn coated with polyethylene plastic for outdoor upholstery wicks and marine rope cores. HTS 5604.90.90.00 covers this as textile yarn visibly coated with plastics, improving weather resistance. Excludes invisible or embedded treatments.
Polypropylene Cord Rubber Sheathed
Braided polypropylene cord sheathed in rubber for automotive weatherstripping and tool handles. Under HTS 5604.90.90.00 for rubber-sheathed textile cord, offering grip and sealing properties. Sheath must be naked-eye visible.