Lycra-Spandex Terry Blend Fabric from China
Elastic terry toweling fabric blending polyester with spandex man-made fibers for stretchy beachwear. HTS 5802.20.00.20 covers this primarily man-made woven terry, provided spandex is minor component. Enhances fit in active apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document spandex content under 5% to maintain man-made heading; test elasticity claims
• Issue: Stretch causing misclassification as knitted under 6001