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5604.90.90.00/Spandex Covered Rubber Thread/Japan

Spandex Covered Rubber Thread from Japan

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.

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%
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Import Tips

• Specify covering material as 'textile' (e.g

• spandex) and confirm >50% textile by weight if questioned

• Use commercial invoices showing end-use in apparel to support Chapter 56 over Chapter 40