Elastane Spandex Knit Waistband Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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