Spandex Blend Cut Pile Stretch Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 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