Activewear Grip Hem Fabric from Japan
29 cm wide knit with 7% elastomeric yarn and silicone grip dots for pant hems. Base fabric under HTS 6002.90.80 as narrow elastomeric knit; dots are minor finish. Silicone doesn't alter textile classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
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
Import Tips
• Dots <5% weight keep it as fabric; excess may reclassify
• Specify 'textile fabric with grip finish' in invoices
• Test for adhesion durability in customs samples