Elastane Spandex Knit Waistband Fabric from China
A narrow knitted fabric strip, 25 cm wide, containing 10% elastomeric spandex yarn for stretch, used in garment waistbands. It falls under HTS 6002.90.80.80 as a knitted fabric under 30 cm width with over 5% elastomeric yarn, not of heading 6001. This classification applies due to its width and elastic content for apparel applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact width measurement under load to confirm ≤30 cm; provide lab tests for elastomeric yarn content ≥5%; declare as apparel fabric to avoid reclassification as narrow woven