Elastomeric Gimped Polyester Strip Yarn from China
Gimped yarn from polyester strip (5404) wound with elastomeric filaments for stretch banding. HTS 5606.00.00.10 covers this due to gimped construction excluding 5605 yarns. Used in elastic trims and narrow fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document strip width under 5mm per 5404 and gimping twist count
• Avoid classifying as rubber thread if elastomer visibility is naked-eye absent