Spandex Covered Rubber Thread from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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