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Spandex Blend Cut Pile Stretch Fabric from Germany

Elastic cut warp pile fabric blending polyester and spandex for form-fitting garments like leggings. HTS 5801.37.50 for man-made fibers with cut pile weave, provided spandex <10% typically. Stretch integrated via warp pile structure.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Breakdown fiber content precisely for duty; test elasticity source (weave vs. knit)

• Pitfall: high spandex may push to apparel if pre-shaped