Spandex Content Elastic Waistband Tape from Germany
Narrow 3 cm wide woven tape with 12% elastomeric yarn, featuring gummed selvages, for garment waistbands. Classified in HTS 5806.20.00.90 due to narrow width, elastomeric yarn content exceeding 5%, and woven construction excluding heading 5807 goods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document exact elastomeric yarn percentage with mill certificates to avoid reclassification; check for gummed selvages qualifying as 'narrow woven'
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may trigger set classification if sold with components