Elastic Spandex Knit Wristband Fabric
A narrow knitted fabric strip, 25 cm wide, containing 8% spandex elastomeric yarn for stretch, used to make athletic wristbands. It falls under HTS 6002.40.80 as a knitted fabric under 30 cm wide with 5% or more elastomeric yarn, not of heading 6001. The elastomeric content provides essential stretch for sportswear accessories.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If width exceeds 30 cm and qualifies as velour with 12+ stitches per cm vertically
Wider velour fabrics move to heading 6001 under statistical notes for apparel knits.
If coated or laminated with polyurethane for waterproofing
Textile fabrics coated with plastics fall under Chapter 59, not Chapter 60.
If cut and sewn into completed wristbands for retail sale
Finished knitted apparel accessories are classified as made-up articles in heading 6117.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact width under 30 cm and elastomeric yarn weight percentage via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates for fiber content to avoid reclassification during customs exam
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