Acrylic Elastic Narrow Fabric from Japan
Woven narrow fabric of acrylic man-made fibers incorporating elastic yarns, 2 cm wide for waistbands and cuffs. HTS 5806.32.2000 covers this as other woven narrow fabrics of man-made fibers with proper selvages and under 30 cm width. Not excluded as gauze or pile.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for elastic content; high rubber may reclassify under 5903 if imitating velvet
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'woven with selvages' to distinguish from cut pieces