Neoprene-Coated Polyester Knitted Wetsuit Fabric from Germany
Knitted from man-made polyester and coated with neoprene (synthetic rubber) comprising over 70% by weight, this fabric is used for flexible wetsuits and dive gear. Classified in 5906.91.20.00 due to its rubberized knitted construction of man-made fibers exceeding the weight threshold. The coating is visible and bonds to the textile base as per heading 5906 definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct material composition analysis to prove >70% rubber content; include manufacturing process details showing knitted base
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from solid neoprene sheets (Chapter 40)
• Ensure invoices specify 'knitted rubberized fabric' not 'foam sheet'