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Rubber Laminated Lycra Knit for Fitness Apparel from Japan

Knitted lycra (elastomeric man-made fiber) laminated with thin rubber layer for compression fitness wear. Under HTS 5906.91.25.00 as 'other' knitted rubberized man-made textile fabrics per hierarchy.

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

• Use lamination process description to prove bonding per 5903-style note applicable via reference

• Avoid retail packaging that implies finished garments, risking Chapter 61 shift

• Test for naked-eye visibility of rubber to counter potential Chapter 60 plain fabric claims