Spandex Elastic Waistband Tape from China
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 — China → United States
44.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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