Spandex Content Elastic Waistband Tape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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