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6002.90.40.00/Cotton Spandex Elastic Knit Banding/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Cotton Spandex Elastic Knit Banding from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6002.90.40.00