Cotton Spandex Elastic Knit Banding from Japan
A narrow knitted fabric strip made primarily from cotton with added spandex elastomeric yarn, measuring under 30 cm wide. It is used for garment waistbands, cuffs, and leg openings due to its stretch and recovery properties. Classified under HTS 6002.90.40.00 because it contains over 5% elastomeric yarn, is knitted, and not of heading 6001.
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
• Verify elastomeric yarn content exceeds 5% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates confirming cotton content and width under 30 cm to avoid misclassification