Terry Loop Elastic Tape from Japan
Narrow 25 mm terry toweling tape with integrated elastic for waistbands in loungewear. HTS 5806.10.30 covers this as other woven pile narrow fabric, though elastomeric content is minimal (<5%). Selvages ensure narrow fabric status.
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
• Test elastomeric yarn percentage; over 5% requires reclassification to 5807
• Include swatches in documentation to prove pile construction
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics wider fabrics, leading to measurement disputes