Spandex Elastic Waistband Tape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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