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
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%
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