Stretch Knit Piping Cord Fabric from Japan
Narrow 15 cm wide tubular knitted piping fabric with 7% spandex, used for seam piping in sportswear and lingerie. Falls under HTS 6002.40.80.80 for its knitted structure, width constraint, and elastomeric yarn percentage. Adds durable stretch to garment edges.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document tubular vs flat construction; tubular may qualify as 'other' but verify width
• Test for rubber thread absence, as even traces shift to different subheading
• Use clear invoicing as 'knitted fabric in continuous length' to avoid made-up classification