Rubber Thread Free Stretch Legband Fabric from Japan
20 cm wide knitted elastomeric fabric with 10% spandex, used for underwear legbands, providing recovery stretch without rubber. HTS 6002.90.80 covers this as 'other' narrow knits with >=5% elastomeric yarn, distinct from heading 6001. Ensures compliance for intimate apparel components.
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
• Test for zero rubber thread content; presence reclassifies to 6002.90.30, potentially higher duties
• Use ISO-certified labs for fiber analysis; discrepancies lead to penalties on narrow fabric imports
• Package in bulk rolls, not consumer-ready; retail packaging may imply Chapter 63 articles