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Elastane Spandex Knit Waistband Fabric from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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