Nylon Spandex Elastic Band Fabric from China

Knitted elastic fabric strip made from nylon and spandex blend, 20 cm wide, used for waistbands and cuffs in sportswear. Classified in HTS 6003.30.60.00 due to its narrow width, synthetic fiber composition, and knitted structure excluding headings 6001-6002. Provides stretch for functional apparel components.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.6%

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

Document spandex content percentage for elasticity claims and fiber labeling compliance

Measure width in relaxed state per customs guidelines

Pitfall: Overlooking 'stitch-bonded' inclusion if chain-stitched