Lycra-Spandex Terry Blend Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14%
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
• Document spandex content under 5% to maintain man-made heading; test elasticity claims
• Issue: Stretch causing misclassification as knitted under 6001