Rubber Thread Knit Elastic Band from Japan
Narrow 1.8 cm wide woven band with 15% rubber thread for high elasticity, used in underwear and sportswear. Falls under 5806.20.00 as a narrow woven fabric with rubber thread content over 5%, featuring gummed selvages.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document adhesive assembly if warp-without-weft to distinguish from bolducs in the same heading
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring width—use unfolded measurement for bias types
• Label country of origin clearly, as synthetic elastics often face quotas or visa requirements