Lycra Blend Cuff Knit Fabric from China
Narrow 28 cm wide knitted fabric with 15% Lycra elastomeric yarn, designed for sleeve cuffs and hems in activewear. Classified under HTS 6002.90.80 due to width limit, elastomeric content over 5%, and knitted construction excluding heading 6001 pile fabrics. Ideal for stretch components in clothing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Measure fabric width precisely post-finishing; shrinkage can push it over 30 cm, changing to 6006
• Include commercial invoices detailing yarn type and percentage; U.S
• Customs often audits elastomeric claims
• Avoid selling as finished garments; classify as fabric to prevent higher apparel duties in Chapter 61