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Spandex-Blend Chenille Activewear Fabric from Japan

Stretchy chenille fabric blending polyester and spandex man-made fibers for yoga pants and hoodies, offering pile comfort with elasticity. Under HTS 5801.36.00 as man-made chenille woven pile fabric. Engineered for 4-way stretch.

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

Disclose spandex percentage; blends over certain thresholds may affect duty but stay in 5801

Provide stretch test reports if questioned for knitted misclassification

Ensure no rubber content to avoid Chapter 40 reclassification