Spandex Elastic Waistband Tape from Canada
A narrow woven fabric tape, 2.5 cm wide, containing 20% spandex elastomeric yarn for stretch, used in garment waistbands. It qualifies under HTS 5806.20.00 due to its width under 30 cm, woven construction with selvages, and elastomeric content exceeding 5% by weight.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify elastomeric yarn content via lab testing to confirm over 5% by weight for correct classification
• Ensure selvages are present and width ≤30 cm; measure flattened width for tubular variants
• Provide mill certificates for yarn composition to avoid reclassification to broader elastic headings