TPU Coated Spandex Fabric for Apparel from China
Polyester-spandex blend fabric coated with thermoplastic polyurethane for water-resistant activewear. Visible TPU coating qualifies under 5903 for coated man-made textiles, other than 5902. Subheading 5903.90.25.00 for general other types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm spandex <20% doesn't shift material heading; document blends
• Apparel end-use doesn't change fabric classification; declare as greige
• Watch for partial coating designs pushing to chapter 55 per note