Spandex Elastic Waistband Tape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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