Spandex-Blend Velour Fabric from China

Elastic velour fabric blending polyester and spandex, over 271 g/m², knitted pile for sportswear and activewear bases. Classified under HTS 6001.92.0010 as predominantly man-made fiber velour fabric. Provides stretch and pile comfort.

Duty Rate — China → United States

52.2%

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

Breakdown fiber percentages on labels; spandex <10% keeps it in man-made fiber heading

Test for elasticity but classify by fiber content, not performance features

Avoid 'finished garment' declarations; position as cuttable yardage