Elastane Spandex Knit Waistband Fabric from Germany
A narrow knitted fabric strip, 25 cm wide, containing 20% elastomeric yarn for stretch, used in garment waistbands. It falls under HTS 6002.90.80 as a knitted fabric under 30 cm width with over 5% elastomeric yarn, not of heading 6001. This classification applies to stretchy narrow bands for apparel construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify exact width under 30 cm and elastomeric yarn content via lab testing to confirm HTS 6002.90.80 classification
• Provide yarn composition certificates; misdeclaration as wider fabric risks reclassification to Chapter 60 headings
• Ensure no rubber thread presence, as it alters classification; common pitfall is incomplete fiber content labeling