Cotton Spandex Elastic Knit Banding from Mexico
A narrow knitted fabric strip made primarily from cotton with at least 5% spandex elastomeric yarn, designed for use as waistbands or cuffs in apparel. Width does not exceed 30 cm, fitting HTS 6002.40.4000 due to its cotton base, elastomeric content, and narrow width excluding it from heading 6001. It provides stretch and recovery for garment edges.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.8%
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
Import Tips
• Verify elastomeric yarn content exceeds 5% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill certificates documenting cotton content and width under 30 cm for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as heading 6001 by ensuring wale count does not meet pile fabric criteria